Question

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What is meant by Manifest Destiny? What was this ideology used to justify?

Answer 1

Basically, it meant that American settlers were destined to spread throughout the continent.

Answer 2

but y did they think it was ok?

Answer 3

"Pioneers believed that America had a divine obligation to stretch the boundaries of their republic to the Pacific Ocean."

Answer 4

I would look into this. It has a couple primary sources that may help you understand more.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/29.asp

Answer 5

thank you !!!