Why the U.S. different from other countries in the world?
John L. O’Sullivan, a columnist and editor who devoted himself into publishing political reviews on public magazines, always emphasized the function of “Manifest destiny” theory in territorial expansion. As a foundation of “Manifest destiny” theory, “The Great Nation of Futurity” was published on The United States Democratic Review by O’Sullivan in 1839. In this essay, O’Sullivan claimed the importance of the “Republican Democracy”, being different from any other country, which he considered a greatness that could unit all states in America and create a new future as well as a unique history. “The Great Nation of Futurity” built a base for the development of “Manifest destiny” theory …show more content…
In early 19th century, more and more territories were merged into the United States that expand the market and thus promote the development of economy. At the same time, culture develops quickly. The Second Great Awakening awoke people’s beliefs with many religious groups appearing to represent different social classes’ interest. Capitalism was generated in this historical background, and on the other hand raised a growing need for wider market and united society that were mentioned in the lecture videos. In this case, the government needed a more persuasive theory to lead the expansion campaign. “The Great Nation of Futurity” was written under this kind of background aiming at motivate people calling for an annexation to build a united …show more content…
At that time, the United States is a new formed country that doesn’t have old history which included many oppression and injustice though those civilizations created countless cultural heritage. So, it could start at a very different point in creating great changes with little obstruction. Also, the upcoming new political system was treated by O’Sullivan as a “Union of many Republics, comprising hundreds of happy millions, calling, owning no man master, but governed by God's natural and moral law of equality, the law of brotherhood”. This system was built mostly based on the major class’s interest and needs, so it could satisfy the majority’s requests at the greatest extent. Under the conditions mentioned above, the United States could give people’s a “total” freedom and equality without a sever pullback from conservative power, which was an enfranchisement of human being that made it apart from other countries or societies of the world. And this was regarded by O’Sullivan as a mission and destiny for Americans given by God. Though I think the theory of “a mission given by god” is a method to persuade people accept his thoughts, his theory really made a great impact on imminent events. Due to these particularities could the United States “separate past but connect to future” , which made it a unique country in the world.
All in all, O’Sullivan’s
John L. O’Sullivan, a columnist and editor who devoted himself into publishing political reviews on public magazines, always emphasized the function of “Manifest destiny” theory in territorial expansion. As a foundation of “Manifest destiny” theory, “The Great Nation of Futurity” was published on The United States Democratic Review by O’Sullivan in 1839. In this essay, O’Sullivan claimed the importance of the “Republican Democracy”, being different from any other country, which he considered a greatness that could unit all states in America and create a new future as well as a unique history. “The Great Nation of Futurity” built a base for the development of “Manifest destiny” theory …show more content…
In early 19th century, more and more territories were merged into the United States that expand the market and thus promote the development of economy. At the same time, culture develops quickly. The Second Great Awakening awoke people’s beliefs with many religious groups appearing to represent different social classes’ interest. Capitalism was generated in this historical background, and on the other hand raised a growing need for wider market and united society that were mentioned in the lecture videos. In this case, the government needed a more persuasive theory to lead the expansion campaign. “The Great Nation of Futurity” was written under this kind of background aiming at motivate people calling for an annexation to build a united …show more content…
At that time, the United States is a new formed country that doesn’t have old history which included many oppression and injustice though those civilizations created countless cultural heritage. So, it could start at a very different point in creating great changes with little obstruction. Also, the upcoming new political system was treated by O’Sullivan as a “Union of many Republics, comprising hundreds of happy millions, calling, owning no man master, but governed by God's natural and moral law of equality, the law of brotherhood”. This system was built mostly based on the major class’s interest and needs, so it could satisfy the majority’s requests at the greatest extent. Under the conditions mentioned above, the United States could give people’s a “total” freedom and equality without a sever pullback from conservative power, which was an enfranchisement of human being that made it apart from other countries or societies of the world. And this was regarded by O’Sullivan as a mission and destiny for Americans given by God. Though I think the theory of “a mission given by god” is a method to persuade people accept his thoughts, his theory really made a great impact on imminent events. Due to these particularities could the United States “separate past but connect to future” , which made it a unique country in the world.
All in all, O’Sullivan’s