Was expansion inevitable?

By faithnicole7

  • Economic opportunities

    Economic opportunities
    The promise land attracted many settlers, the availability of fertile land for farming and the opportunity for mining and trade. This motivated families to move westward for better economic prospects.

  • The Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase
    The territory doubled in size for the U.S and provided vast lands for settlers. This demonstrated the governments willingness to get land to promote growth.

  • Manifest Destiny

    Manifest Destiny
    The Manifest destiny potentially fueled public support for westward Expansion, suggesting that it was a moral obligation to spread democracy and civilization.