How were nationalism and manifest destiny connected?

Manifest destiny is linked to the rise of nationalism as it is an ideology that emphasized the nation above every person and implies that the elimination of divergent nationalism or ethnic identities fulfills the major task of a dominant nation.

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Manifest destiny expresses a common doctrine that was widely practiced by many nations to continue their territorial expansion.  In a similar tactic, the United States also destined to multiply its territories towards the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. They stated it as the doctrine to spread western discipline and technology in the remote areas of America.

The term was coined in the United States during 1845 laying emphasis on expanding dominion, spread of capitalism and democracy in the Northern part of the continent. The doctrine of annexation justified by the manifesto of modernization and technological advancement helped it with a reason to acquire Texas and California without any resistance. Texas was occupied by the United States 1845 and was acknowledged to the American Union on 29th December 1845. The only positive aspect of the doctrine is that it raises the ideologies of nationalism and emphasizes citizens to identify it.

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Grade: High school

Subject: History  

Chapter: Manifest Destiny

Keywords: Manifest Destiny, capitalism, democracy, American, continent, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, modernization, technological, advancement, Texas, California, Civil War

to fight against injustice and class division