Manifest Destiny (1 jan 1840 ano – 1 nov 1849 ano)
Descrição:
Manifest Destiny is the idea that the U.S. is destined by God to expand its dominion and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent. This philosophy drove 19th-century U.S. territorial expansion. It justified the removal of Native Americans from their homes. The rapid expansion intensified the issue of slavery.
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Data:
1 jan 1840 ano
1 nov 1849 ano
~ 9 years and 10 months