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Plain History: The Astonishingly Successful Presidency of James K. Polk

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Spirit of Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion

This chapter explores the notion of Manifest Destiny, the belief in America's destined expansion across the continent. It highlights the mid-19th century sentiment as communities formed and a national identity solidified through westward movement and exploration.

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