Explain the concept of “Manifest Destiny” and describe its effect on the United States’ decision to expand west. AND Describe th
e challenges faced by settlers who used the Santa Fe Trail. Whether they chose to take the Mountain Route or the Cimarron Route, what difficulties would they have discovered along the way?
Answer: Manifest Destiny, a phrase coined in 1845, is the idea that the United States is destined—by God, its advocates believed—to expand its dominion and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent.
Explanation: I learned about this in my 8th grade year and right now in my 10th grade year of HS. I hope this helps.
