Research Paper On Manifest Destiny
Introduction - Daja
Was the US right for declaring war on Mexico? What would America be like if we hadn’t? The United States was right to acquire the South Western territories since they were undeveloped, had a dictatorship instead of a democracy, and these lands were in peril of being conquered by larger foreign enemy countries. If we didn’t step in and declare war on Mexico, then the United States wouldn’t have the freedoms and riches it has today, and we wouldn’t have been able to support other countries like we do now. Sometimes nations have to make difficult decisions to assure their survival, and the United States wasn’t the first nation to do so.
Background - Jessica & Britiney
From 1846 to 1848, marks the years when the U.S. army battled against the army of Mexico. John L. O’Sullivan stated that, “Our Manifest Destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.” The citizens around 19th century believed that it was our right to expand westward and take over territories. James K. Polk, who ran for president, declared that our country was meant to become a “Manifest Destiny.” The Manifest Destiny basically meant that the expansion throughout the American …show more content…
With this being said, America needed to take over Mexico for our survival. France had already taken over Canada (which is near the U.S.) meaning they could’ve taken California and all of its riches if we hadn't intervened. What if America haven't intervene in this situation ? What would America be like if we let that happen? We wouldn't be able to have helped other countries, like we do now, if we didn't declare war on
Was the US right for declaring war on Mexico? What would America be like if we hadn’t? The United States was right to acquire the South Western territories since they were undeveloped, had a dictatorship instead of a democracy, and these lands were in peril of being conquered by larger foreign enemy countries. If we didn’t step in and declare war on Mexico, then the United States wouldn’t have the freedoms and riches it has today, and we wouldn’t have been able to support other countries like we do now. Sometimes nations have to make difficult decisions to assure their survival, and the United States wasn’t the first nation to do so.
Background - Jessica & Britiney
From 1846 to 1848, marks the years when the U.S. army battled against the army of Mexico. John L. O’Sullivan stated that, “Our Manifest Destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.” The citizens around 19th century believed that it was our right to expand westward and take over territories. James K. Polk, who ran for president, declared that our country was meant to become a “Manifest Destiny.” The Manifest Destiny basically meant that the expansion throughout the American …show more content…
With this being said, America needed to take over Mexico for our survival. France had already taken over Canada (which is near the U.S.) meaning they could’ve taken California and all of its riches if we hadn't intervened. What if America haven't intervene in this situation ? What would America be like if we let that happen? We wouldn't be able to have helped other countries, like we do now, if we didn't declare war on