Manifest Destiny: Westward Expansion (Milestones in American History)

In the early 1800's, expansion fever gripped American's as they began looking for new lands to settle, and began calling on the government for action. Journalist John O'Sullivan referred to the movement as "The Manifest Destiny", which became a rallying cry for those who believed that westward expansion was a duty bestowed on them by God. Struggles with the American Indians and the newly independent Mexico ultimately lead to the Pacific Coast. The author explores how the concepts and ideals of this philosophy changed the landscape of the United States and continues to influence modern foreign policy. Includes illustrations, book profile, author profile, chronology with timeline, notes, bibliography, further reading, and index. 9 chapters, 136 pages.