Why do you think some Americans believed expansion was "inevitable"?
Answer (1)
Some Americans believed expansion was inevitable due to the idea of Manifest Destiny—the belief that the U.S. was destined by God to spread democracy and civilization across the continent.They felt it was their right and duty to expand westward, often ignoring the rights of Native Americans and other nations. Economic opportunities, such as farming and resource access, also fueled this belief. Additionally, national pride and a desire for increased global influence played a role.
