Did You Know? Manifest Destiny

Manifest destiny was a 19th-century belief that the US had a divine right to expand westward. It justified land acquisitions in Oregon, Texas, Mexico, and California, often involving conflict. Coined by John L. O'Sullivan, the term was used to promote US expansion. After the Civil War, the concept extended to Alaska, Hawaii, and beyond, but waned post-World War I as the US adopted isolationism.

What was the belief of manifest destiny in the 19th century?

What were some of the territories acquired by the United States under the idea of manifest destiny?

Who coined the term 'manifest destiny' and in which publication?

How did manifest destiny influence U.S. actions after the Civil War?

What was the American attitude towards foreign involvement after World War I in relation to manifest destiny?