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Which idea provided justification for the westward expansion of the united states during the first half of the 19th century?.

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Manifest Destiny

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Americans believed it was their divine destiny to move west and occupy the continent from coast to coast. They also wanted to spread their religion and find gold, other resources,new land for people to make homes etc.Hope this helps!

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