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⭐ 30 XPManifest Destiny Part 3
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Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was meant to expand across the North American continent.
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Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was meant to expand across the North American continent. Many Americans in the 1800s thought it was their right and duty to spread their culture and democracy. This idea led to the westward movement, where settlers traveled to new lands. A famous example of Manifest Destiny is the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, when the U.S. bought a vast territory from France, doubling the size of the country. This expansion helped shape the nation, but it also brought conflicts with Native American tribes and other countries. Overall, Manifest Destiny had a huge impact on America's growth and history.
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