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Was Manifest Destiny a positive or negative event?

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Answer: Both depending on who you are

Explanation: If you were a Native American (or anyone else forced to leave) being forced out of your land then the event would be negative. However, if you were an American settler you most likely would have gained some benefits such as extra land or resources.

User Alexandre Rondeau
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Answer:

I think its mostly a positive effect but its kind of both positive and negative

Step-by-step explanation:

Manifest Destiny brought money, land, resources, and a strengthened economy to the Americans. There were also negative effects of Manifest Destiny. It had a negative effect on Native Americans and were lasting effects. Manifest Destiny also caused war and tension with Mexico

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