What is Manifest Destiny?

The idea of Manifest Destiny was a major factor in westward expansion in the United States in the 1800s. This video will introduce you to the meaning of the phrase as you explore a primary source by John O'Sullivan and examine the painting "American Progress" by John Gast. You'll also understand the consequences of Manifest Destiny and the impact it had on different groups of people in the 1800s. ___ Thanks for watching! If you liked this video and learned something new, go ahead and hit the "thumbs up" button. Subscribe to the channel to stay up-to-date on new videos, too! Let's keep pursuing history together. :) ___ Some clip art used throughout the video is from the amazing The Artventurous Life: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Artventurous-Life Territory Maps: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/United-States-Territory-Maps-Clip-Art-2624110 Westward Bound: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/US-Western-Travel-and-Communication-Clip-Art-2631534 . Music (all copyright free in YouTube Audio Library): Roundup on the Prairie - Aaron Kenny To Weather a Storm - Dan Lebowitz Veracruz - Quincas Moreira Surrender - Dan Lebowitz ___ Copyright: Please do not reupload this video on YouTube or other social media websites or apps. You do not have permission to translate it into other languages or reupload the images, designs or narration to other YouTube channels or social media platforms.