Manifest destiny occurred during the 19th century. It allowed Americans to expand and spread their beliefs. The phrase “manifest destiny” begin in the 1840s. It conveyed the belief that it was Anglo-Saxon Americans’ opportune mission to enlarge their civilization and institutions all over North America. John L. O’Sullivan was a journalist who created and made use of manifest destiny in 1845. He used it to encourage the annexation of Oregon Territory and California.
The Democrats were the biggest supporter of the manifest destiny. They were in the northeastern states.
Westward expansion
Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from the French for $15 million in 1803. The Louisiana Territory extends to the Mississippi River to
The Democrats were the biggest supporter of the manifest destiny. They were in the northeastern states.
Westward expansion
Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from the French for $15 million in 1803. The Louisiana Territory extends to the Mississippi River to