Manifest Destiny
What does the term "Manifest Destiny" mean?
Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was destined by God to expand across the North American continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
what does “Manifest” mean
means obvious or clear.
what does Destiny” mean
means something that is bound to happen.
Manifest Destiny means:
It was clearly meant to happen that the U.S. would expand across North America.
what is a goal of manifest destiny
Spread American democracy, values, and institutions.