can anyone give me a good explanation of manifest destiny?

Question

i dont get it. can someone explain to me about that whole manifest destiny? that whole thing with mexico and texas. i have to write an essay and i dont get it. please say it so that someone like me will understand it, if you copy and paste it from a site i wont understand it.

if i can understand it i will give u all the best answer points. please help!

oh and for the first answerer. THIS IS HOMEWORK HELP! im supposed to be asking questions.

ITS THAT WHOLE THING OF MEXICO AND TEXAS AND STUFF.

Answer 1

Back in the 1840s, Americans believed it was their right and their destiny to expand the country all the way to the Pacific. (That was Manifest Destiny) We fought wars with Indians, Mexicans, etc. to do that. Polk was the President who really pushed the idea.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Manifest Destiny is a phrase that expressed the belief that the United States had a mission to expand, spreading its form of democracy and freedom. Advocates of Manifest Destiny believed that expansion was not only good, but that it was obvious ("manifest") and inevitable ("destiny"). Originally a political catch phrase of the 19th century, "Manifest Destiny" eventually became a standard historical term, often used as a synonym for the territorial expansion of the United States across North America towards the Pacific Ocean.
Manifest Destiny was always a general notion rather than a specific policy. The term combined a belief in expansionism with other popular ideas of the era, including American exceptionalism, Romantic nationalism, and a belief in the natural superiority of what was then called the "Anglo-Saxon race" (referring to white Americans and Britons). While many writers focus primarily upon American expansionism when discussing Manifest Destiny, others see in the term a broader expression of a belief in America's "mission" in the world, which has meant different things to different people over the years. This variety of possible meanings was summed up by Ernest Lee Tuveson, who wrote: "A vast complex of ideas, policies, and actions is comprehended under the phrase 'Manifest Destiny.' They are not, as we should expect, all compatible, nor do they come from any one source."[1]
The phrase "Manifest Destiny" was first used primarily by Jackson Democrats in the 1840s to promote the annexation of much of what is now the Western United States (the Oregon Territory, the Texas Annexation, and the Mexican Cession). The term was revived in the 1890s, this time with Republican supporters, as a theoretical justification for U.S. expansion outside of North America. The term fell out of usage by U.S. policy makers early in the 20th century, but some commentators believe that aspects of Manifest Destiny, particularly the belief in an American "mission" to promote and defend democracy throughout the world, continued to have an influence on American political ideology.[2]
Note that this article is not a history of the territorial expansion of the United States, nor is it the story of the westward migration of settlers to the American frontier. Manifest Destiny was an explanation or justification for that expansion and westward movement, or, in some interpretations, an ideology or doctrine which helped to promote the process. This article is a history of Manifest Destiny as an idea, and the influence of that idea upon American expansion.

Answer 4

Basically, it was the belief that the US had the god-given right and duty to expand westward and spread "democracy"..
It was coined in 1845 by Jackson Democrats to promote the annexation of western ranges such as the Oregon territory, Mexico, and Texas and onwards towards the Pacific Ocean. Used again around 1890 in the Republican party. Manifest Destiny was the belief, not the actual action of migration/territory expansion.

Answer 5

The idea behind Manifest Destiny is that God had led the colonists to the Americas and that he was directing and blessing them in their quest for supremacy. This "blessing" allowed many questionable actions that were perpetuated upon Mexicans, Natives and others in the name of God. This became more and more politicized to the point where America would go into other nations under this guise for self protection and also spreading the gospel of democracy. America who was so greatly blessed had the mantle placed upon it to be the John the Baptist to spread this gospel of progress and democracy throughout the world.
Back to the spiritual ideal America viewed itself as the scripture says as a "holy nation a royal priesthood"
This is a little of my perspective on "Manifest Destiny"

Answer 6

It's the belief that it's your duty and responsibility to do something.

So, it was America's manifest destiny to conquer the Mexicans and take over Texas.

It was Germany's manifest destiny to take over all of Europe and then the world to spread Nazism.

Usually it's a country that has this manifest destiny to do something. People don't usually think that big.

Think of it as two separate words: manifest = obvious
destiny = fate.

Answer 7

Manifestation Miracle Live Your Dreams!

Answer 8

In American history it was the prevalent attitude that the country would one day stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It was the manifest (evident, apparent) destiny of the US, held by a great deal of the population, and it motivated the westward expansion of the US.

Answer 9

It was the first time that the arrogance and ignorance of the AmeriKan people was important because they forced their will on anyone in the way of building out the country. They INVADED Mexico, the INVADED some pacific islands, they INVADED Russia (now alaska)... AmeriKa is the MOST war mongering country the world has ever known... and Manifest Destiny was just an excuse to INVADE peaceful people who happened tp be in their way. Times haven't changed much... just the rhetoric.

Answer 10

The notion that we can spread the idea of democracy all over the globe, simply put, and it will take input from various people and cultures to reach this destiny.