“Manifest Destiny,” John O’Sullivan

Primary Source Analysis #2 “Manifest Destiny,” John O’Sullivan, 1845 John O’Sullivan described westward expansion as “Manifest Destiny,” in an article written in 1845. The idea of “Manifest Destiny” was important because it both defined a basis for expansionist policies and became a central defining feature of American culture. Write an analysis of O’Sullivan’s statement on […]