Early settlers used the notion of manifest destiny to justify taking land from other settlers, ignoring the Canadians and Mexicans.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Manifest destiny was a belief held by early settlers that it was their divine right to expand across the continent and claim land. This belief was used to justify taking land from Native Americans and ignoring the claims of Canadians and Mexicans.

Early Settlers Used the Notion of Manifest Destiny to Justify