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

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2
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Manifest destiny led to war with what country?

A

Mexico

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3
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What statement did John O’Sullivan write in 1845?

A

It was the United States “manifest destiny to overspread and possess the whole continent.

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4
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What does O’Sullivan mean by “divine” right?

A

God given

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5
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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

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Manifest destiny took many forms. What three areas did the U.S. expand through?

A

treaties, settlement, and war

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What does “justifiable” mean?

A

able to be shown that something that was done was for good reason (ex. justifiable homicide/self defense)

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