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What was 1 benefit and 1 drawback of Manifest Destiny?

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Answer:

Benefit:

Manifest Destiny was great for trade and industry with other countries, as well as territorial expansion.

Drawback:

Manifest Destiny led to ethnic oppression and was unconstitutional.

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One benefit of Manifest Destiny was that the American Colonies gained more land and resources, but one drawback was creating a hostile relationship with the Native Americans by forcefully taking their property
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