MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
MANIFEST DESTINY
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Both manifest destiny and American exceptionalism assume that America has a unique authority bestowed by its values and practices.
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American exceptionalism developed as a counter-movement to manifest destiny, which was viewed as outdated and violent.
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Both manifest destiny and American exceptionalism perpetuate the religious values of the Founding Fathers.
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Manifest destiny influenced the idea of American exceptionalism, causing the U.S. to isolate itself from other nations.
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Detailed explanation-1: -American exceptionalism assumes that the values of the United States are better than those of other nations; manifest destiny assumes that the United States must adopt the values of other nations.
Detailed explanation-2: -Manifest destiny is defined as “the concept of American exceptionalism, that is, the belief that America occupies a special place among the countries of the world.” The Puritans came to America in 1630 believing t hat their survival in the new world would be a sign of God’s approval.
Detailed explanation-3: -Both manifest destiny and American exceptionalism assume that America has a unique authority bestowed by its values and practices. American exceptionalism developed as a counter-movement to manifest destiny, which was viewed as outdated and violent.
Detailed explanation-4: -Manifest Destiny was a popular belief in the mid-to-late 19th century. Its proponents claimed that the United States had the divine right to expand westward-meaning that U.S. expansion was the will of God.
Detailed explanation-5: -The philosophy describing the necessary expansion of the nation westward was called Manifest Destiny; the belief that it was our duty to settle the continent, conquer and prosper.