Expansion In Hernan Cortes's Manifest Destiny

During the nineteenth century, the United States believed they were destined to expand their territory. What drove the Americans during that era was the desire to further allocate more land and spread their ideals to the whole of society. This need to gain more territory was not the only motive for the United States, instead it included the want to enhance their political, social, and economic standing to the world. This belief, however, was not the first time to be seen throughout history. It has been read in history books that even during the sixteenth century, the Spanish wanted to expand their kingdom in order to solidify their rule. The idea of gaining more territory meant more power as well as respect. It would not be until the 1840s that this expansion of land would be recognized as the “Manifest Destiny” to Americans. …show more content…
The answer to that question is whatever it takes to accomplish such goals. Despite the difference in era: both the English and the Spanish manipulated the native civilizations to gain their land and control over them. But most importantly to exploit their goods, especially gold to enhance their countries economic gains, as well in trade.
From this point, manifest destiny has permeated throughout the introduction of this research paper. Further analysis will touch the similarities of territorial expansion during Hernan Cortes intent to conquer the Aztec and the United States intent to expand