Ch. 18 Sec. 1 Critical Thinking #3

Manifest destiny greatly influenced American policy during the first half of the 19Th century. How do you think manifest destiny set the stage for American imperialism at the end of the century?



Manifest destiny was the belief that the United States would inevitably expand into the west, the pacific islands and Mexico, and have the right to govern and control western countries.
Imperialism was the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories.
Manifest destiny was America's way of justifying Westward Expansion. We exersized imperialism by taking over Hawaii, Puerto Rico and many other Pacific islands.