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Manifest Destiny was a belief the US was the most perfect county in the world and that God wanted the US to continue expanding. ...
Many governmental decisions between 1780 and 1860 were driven by the ideas of manifest destiny. The Presidents take it upon themselves to fulfill Americas destiny in spreading democracy across the western hemisphere. ... The Louisiana purchase was another decision based on Manifest destiny, among other things. ...
The ideas of manifest destiny also had an effect on the opinions of the American people. One prominent voice in support of manifest destiny is John OSullivan. ... ” (OSullivan on Manifest Destiny). ... In its magnificent domain of space and time, the nation of many nations is destined to manifest to mankind the excellence of divine principles. ... ” (OSullivan on Manifest Destiny). ... So as much as the people tended to believe in manifest destiny, there were many who were content with theyre current situation and felt no need for expansion.
The American populations actions demonstrated their feelings, to some extent, about manifest destiny.
Approximate Word count = 802
Approximate Pages = 3.2
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