Question

Describe the concept of Manifest Destiny and its effects. How did it affect territory expansion?

Answer 1

"The phrase "manifest destiny" is most often associated with the territorial expansion of the United States from 1812 to 1860. ... During this time, the United States expanded to the Pacific Ocean—"from sea to shining sea"—largely defining the borders of the contiguous United States as they are today."

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