Manifest Destiny

Cards (9)

  • Manifest Destiny
  • Jefferson's plan is expanding the land from Atlantic to Pacific
    1. Shorter way over country, not over sea
    2. They wanted to find resources (e.g. water, food)
    3. They wanted to build streets and railways for trails
  • 1846: the American settlers outnumbered the British people
  • Manifest Destiny of USA
    To expand from east coast to west coast
  • Achieved in 1848 through annexation of Mexican territories > USA one of the largest countries
  • Early settlers believe
    They are chosen by God to create a special place in America
  • Promised in the Bible
  • By the 1800s many believed they succeeded since America expanded westwards => Manifest Destiny
  • It represents the idea that it was America's destiny to expand across the continent, bringing progress and civilisation. America was chosen by God to grow and spread its influence.