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Westward Bound: Manifest Destiny = = =Objective: = The Student will be able to __determine what the idea of Manifest Destiny is__, __describe how Manifest Destiny impacted the United States__, and __compare the pros and cons of Manifest Destiny__. = = =Answer to Objective: = =Manifest Destiny Definition: = The idea that it is our destiny to expand westward, despite the obstacles of land being owned by other nations. It was first written about in by name in 1845 by John L. O'Sullivan, the author of an anonymous article that referred to the annexation of Texas (Texas joining the United States). It is commonly used to justify territory gains for the US.

Below is John L. O'Sullivan, the man known for giving the concept of Manifest Destiny a name. 

=Impact on the United States: = Manifest Destiny was a key factor in the creation and expansion of our country. If we did not believe in the idea of Manifest Destiny at least a little, our country would be less than half the size.

In the below map, I colored a portion of it blue to represent the original 13 colonies. The rest of the United States was later added as our nation expanded to the west, gaining territory. 

Pros and Cons of Manifest Destiny:
As the United States acquired more and more territory, they also drove out other groups of people.

Chart I made on Paint below. 

Works Cited: Images: -The image of John L. O'Sullivan [] -The blank Manifest Destiny Map

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