Manifest Destiny is the idea that was held by people who lived in US in the 1800s. Though few people thought that it was a wrong idea, majority believed in it due to various reason.
Prominent among them is the fact that <em>majority of Americans in the 1800's believed that Manifest Destiny was their "God Given Right" to be able to acquire new land which resulted in the westward expansion.</em>
<em>The extent is manifested in the spread of democracy and capitalism across North American continent such as Canada, Panama e.t.c which its effect is still felt till today.</em>
