Manifest Destiny Explained in One Minute

The video introduces the concept of manifest destiny, a 19th-century belief that America was destined to expand westward, as coined by John O'Sullivan. It discusses the painting 'American Progress' by John Gast, which symbolizes this idea through the figure of Columbia. The video also provides historical examples like the Louisiana Purchase and the Mexican War, and concludes with a call to explore more about the topic.

List some historical events that exemplify manifest destiny.

What is the significance of the phrase 'where attention goes, energy flows' in relation to manifest destiny?