We have explored how the European settlers formed a nation state and went on to

We have explored how the European settlers formed a nation state and went on to assume legal claim to all the land within the contiguous 48 states. Once again presume you are explaining to a friend from outside of class and describe for them, using specifics drawn from the readings and videos, the concept of Manifest Destiny. What is Manifest Destiny? And how did it serve as a justification for American expansionism? Be sure to use in-text citation to identify when you are using your sources. An ideal response will balance your own thoughts, ideas, and analysis against specific details drawn from the course materials in support of your conclusions. (around 300 words)
youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkdF8pOFUfI
youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRSalPQepTo&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title