The term manifest destiny reflected a much older American belief that God meant for the United States to dominate the North American continent, bringing civilization to that great land.

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The term "manifest destiny" was coined in the 19th century to express the belief that the United States was destined and divinely ordained to expand across the North American continent, spreading its form of democracy and civilization.

The Term Manifest Destiny Reflected a Much Older American Belief