Was Manifest Destiny justified?

What were the driving forces behind the United States' quest for Manifest Destiny during the 19th century? The term "Manifest Destiny" was, in part, an expression of a genuine ideal on the part of Americans. read more

“Manifest Destiny” was also clearly a racial doctrine of white supremacy that granted no native American or nonwhite claims to any permanent possession of the lands on the North American continent and justified white American expropriation of Indian lands. read more

Manifest Destiny was/is from 1645 to the present. It was justified by the Bible. Whether you accept the justification of not is a moral issue. ~ ~ Short Version – long timeline God gave Israel dominion over Canaan and other lands in that region, from the time of Adam. read more

The term"Manifest Destiny" was, in part, an expression of a genuine ideal on the part of Americans. But it was also a justification, in that they wanted territory and needed an excuse or justification for a push into territory that they did not control. read more