Question

Explain what is meant by "Manifest Destiny" and describe how belief in that idea was a main reason for the United States going to war with Mexico. PLZ HELP

Answer 1

Answer: What is meant by "Manifest Destiny" is that the expansion of the U.S was both justified and inevitable. The belief in that idea was a main reason for the United States going to war with Mexico because the U.S wanted Mexican territory/lands to fulfil Manifest Destiny.

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Answer 2

Manifest Destiny is a term for the attitude prevalent during the 19th century period of American expansion that the United States not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast. This attitude helped fuel western settlement, Native American removal and war with Mexico.