1840s and 50sIdea that white americans are divinely ordained to settle the entire continent of North America Used to justify extreme measures to clear native populations from the land (seen as impediments to progress + are forcibly removed)Belief that the US was destined by God to spread its "empire of liberty" across North America. Served as a justification for mid-19th century expansionism Expansionist democrats strongly swayed by this — supported annexation of Texas and FULL occupation of Oregon

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