What stood in the way of the nation's perceived manifest destiny?

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The main obstacle to the United States' manifest destiny, which was the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable, was the presence of other countries and indigenous peoples who already owned and occupied large parts of the North American continent. This made expansion more complex and often led to conflicts and negotiations.

What Stood in the Way of the Nation's Perceived Manifest