Manifest Destiny (jan 1, 1845 – jan 1, 1900)
Description:
Who: American settlers, John O'Sullivan.What: Idea that Americans were destined to expand from coast to coast.
When: 1845-1900.
Where: West.
Why: Justified aggressive expansion, Native American removal, sparked war with Mexico.
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Date:
jan 1, 1845
jan 1, 1900
~ 55 years