Manifest Destiny Flashcards
1
Q
What does the phrase “manifest destiny” mean and who came up with the phrase?
A
Obvious Fate
John O’Sullivan
2
Q
Manifest destiny led to war with what country?
A
Mexico
3
Q
What statement did John O’Sullivan write in 1845?
A
It was the United States “manifest destiny to overspread and possess the whole continent.
4
Q
What does O’Sullivan mean by “divine” right?
A
God given
5
Q
According to O’Sullivan, what does the United States have a duty to do?
A
to extend the blessings of democracy to new lands and peoples
6
Q
Manifest destiny took many forms. What three areas did the U.S. expand through?
A
treaties, settlement, and war
7
Q
What does “justifiable” mean?
A
able to be shown that something that was done was for good reason (ex. justifiable homicide/self defense)
