what was manifest destiny?

the thought that americans were superior to others

a religious concept that caused the mexican-american war

a term journalists of the time used to describe america

a justification for americans to settle and expand U.S. territory

Question

what was manifest destiny?

the thought that americans were superior to others

a religious concept that caused the mexican-american war 

a term journalists of the time used to describe america

a justification for americans to settle and expand U.S. territory

anonymous · Answer

Manifest Destiny is a term for the attitude prevalent during the 19th century period of American expansion that the United States not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast. This attitude helped fuel western settlement, Native American removal and war with Mexico.