Review:
Manifest Destiny Ideology
overall review score: 2.5
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Manifest Destiny ideology was a belief prevalent in the 19th century United States that it was destined for Americans to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean and spread democratic ideals.
Key Features
- Belief in the superiority of American culture
- Expansionism and territorial acquisition
- Justification for Native American displacement and colonization
- Promotion of western settlement and development
Pros
- Promoted westward expansion and settlement
- Encouraged economic development
- Inspired national unity
Cons
- Justified violence against indigenous peoples
- Contributed to the forced removal of Native Americans from their lands
- Led to conflicts with Mexico over territorial claims