Manifest Destiny: True or False?

The "manifest destiny" mindset existed before the phrase "manifest destiny" was ever used.

The U.S. acquired all its territory peacefully from countries that wanted to sell land.

"Manifest Destiny" is a phrase that comes from the U.S. Constitution.

"Manifest" means "many festivals".

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803.

People who supported manifest destiny generally believed the American way of life was superior to all others.

In the 1840's, most Americans thought it would be greedy to expand across the whole continent.

Mexico gave up a large part of its territory to the U.S.

The issue of manifest destiny disappeared after 1840's.

Most American settlers saw native Americans as similar to wildlife or a group of people to be "taught" how to be civilized.