Territorial Expansion and Manifest Destiny

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Hey everyone! This blog is going to focus on Manifest Destiny and how the idea has transformed, or not, and is affecting us today. Basically, I would like to start off with you guys listing your own ideas on how we see some of the ideas from Manifest Destiny today in how the United States deals with foreign and internal issues (I would like to stay away from the obvious, the War in Iraq. But if you really want to touch on that you can). After we have listed some example of Manifest Destiny in America, I will provide you with a specific event I feel embodied the ideas of Manifest Destiny and we will have a mini-debate on why it did or did not. Now, to get the ball rolling, I will explain what Manifest Destiny is.

Manifest Destiny was a movement in the 1800s which led to territorial expansion. Americans were getting the idea that it was their duty to expand into the remainder of the hemisphere, at least, and to conquer lands so they could spread culture and democratic ideals. The American people wanted to do this because they believed that God had selected them to take on this task. The people of the United States exerted their power on other lands and peoples because they believed they were superior and that their way of life (government, culture, practices, etc.) were better than those of others. Remember...?

Use the idea stated in italics to support you example by telling us how your example reflects these ideals. Of if you are supporting the opposite, use the italicized information to show why Manifest Destiny is no longer shown by America.

Have fun with this, be creative!

d-(^_^)-b

Transformation of Politics in Antebellum America

Hey guys! As we all of course know, major political change and transfiguration occurred and continues to occur throughout all of American history.

What I want to know is what your thoughts are in what major events caused change in the political landscape, and how they can compare to changes taking place today. Now obviously, I don't want you to compare slavery to our modern world, but the extent of change and reorder of politics in America today.

The Crisis of the Union

Hey guys!
As you know, we've begun to dig into the pre-Civil War era and have been going into detail on the causes of sectionalism and political disputes which eventually leads to the Civil War.

During the early 1800s - 1860s, there has been much change and conflict in politics, economy, and geography that determined the two major players and their beliefs in the Civil War, the North and the South. Please post how these changes and set beliefs of the Civil War has affected the outcome of modern stereotypical politics and social thoughts per region of the country.

Religion, Reform and Renaissance in Antebellum America

Alright guys, the next topic we'll reflect upon is reform, specifically domesticity. I'd like feedback on how you all see domesticity has evolved. Consider the basic starting time period to be around colonial to directly post colonial era, up through the years directly preceding the civil war. 

Enjoy 

- Justin