Manifest Destiny and the Growing Nation Chapter 15
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny “Obvious Fate” The idea that Christian America had a special destiny to stretch across the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. This belief was used to justify American expansion and motivated many people to migrate West.
diplomacy
diplomacy
diplomacy
diplomacy The art of negotiating The job or activity of managing the relationships between countries Skill in dealing with people without upsetting them
annex
annex
annex
annex
annex To take control of a country or area next to your own, especially by using force To add a piece of land or territory to a country Such an addition is called an annexation
converts
converts
converts People who accepts a new religion To change from one religion, belief, or political party to another Someone who has been persuaded to change their beliefs and accept a particular religion or opinion
cession
cession
cession To give something up The act of giving up land, property, or rights, especially to another country after a war
treaty
treaty
treaty
treaty
treaty A legal agreement between to countries A formal written agreement between two or more countries