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Manifest Destiny

Political. Fear of Spanish, French, English, and Mexican powerDesire to spread Democracy and the American way of life.Desire to spread the institution of slavery. Economic. Belief that people could become more wealthy (Gold rush, natural resources.)Land speculators bought huge tracts of land and sold it for a profit.

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Manifest Destiny

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    1. Manifest Destiny The belief that America should spread from coast to coast

    2. Political Fear of Spanish, French, English, and Mexican power Desire to spread Democracy and the American way of life. Desire to spread the institution of slavery

    3. Economic Belief that people could become more wealthy (Gold rush, natural resources.) Land speculators bought huge tracts of land and sold it for a profit

    4. Social Racism Escape from religious persecution (Mormons) Belief that all people should own plot of land to keep the country free People wanted to find new ways of life

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