How justifiable was the westward expansion in the 1800s

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Micah

9 May, 04:37

How justifiable was the westward expansion in the 1800s

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Kierra Smith · Answer 1

The westward expansion (A. K. A Manifest Destiny) was believed, by the Americans, that they could claim that land so they could spread their government and rule westward.

They also believed they were protected by a higher being, Providence.

Noah Heath · Answer 2

Americans at the time believed in a principle called Manifest Destiny. This was the belief that America should expand from sea to sea