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Write a paragraph explaining what Manifest Destiny is. Then explain and give one example on how Manifest Destiny plays a role in Oregon becoming part of the United States.

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Explanation:Manifest Destiny, in U.S. history, was the belief in the supposed inevitability of the United States expanding its borders westward across the North American continent to the Pacific Ocean and beyond. It increased goods and doubled the U.S.'s land area, services, and wealth.

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Manifest Destiny, in U.S. history, was the belief in the supposed inevitability of the United States expanding its borders westward across the North American continent to the Pacific Ocean and beyond. It increased goods and doubled the U.S.'s land area, services, and wealth.
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