Was Westward expansion good?

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Many believed that westward expansion, which was referred to as Manifest Destiny was for the good and right of the people. read more

To Jefferson, westward expansion was the key to the nation’s health: He believed that a republic depended on an independent, virtuous citizenry for its survival, and that independence and virtue went hand in hand with land ownership, especially the ownership of small farms. read more

Westward Expansion Facts Former U.S. president Thomas Jefferson believed that the nation's future depended on its westward expansion. In 1803 the Louisiana Purchase took place, doubling the size of the country. read more