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Manifest Destiny An Introduction…
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Describe what you see in the painting above.
What is happening? What is the mood?
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What do you think Manifest Destiny means?
How could America achieve Manifest Destiny?
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Purpose To spread American culture and Democracy.
The right and duty to spread American values all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
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Challenges Mexican government unwilling to sell territory to the United States government. Racism justified taking lands belonging to Indians and Mexicans.
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Economic Incentive Americans wanted to expand to the rich and beautiful lands of the Southwest. American officials wanted to gain the fine ports of San Francisco and San Diego.
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