What did expansionists mean by the term Manifest Destiny?
1 Answer
Apr 19, 2017
It implies that America has an exceptional destiny.
Explanation:
The term "manifest destiny" coined by John O'Sullivan is based on the assumption that America has a divine mission to spread democracy and freedom worldwide.
This rhetoric was used first to justify the war against Mexico(1845-1849) and then to justify the conquest of the West.
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