jan 1, 1885 - Our Country
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A book written by clergyman Josiah Strong, in which he updated the idea of manifest destiny. He believed that since Anglo-Saxons had demonstrated their ability to establish liberty, Christianity, and self-government across much of the continent, they should extend these principles to all the "inferior races" across the world. These civilized savages would also begin to purchase American goods, thus benefiting the economy as well. He warned that unless the US acted soon, no land would be left for their empire. The book demonstrated the allure Americans were beginning to see in their country having an overseas empire, which would eventually come true.
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