Rooted in the idea of manifest destiny, the United States militantly expanded westward across the continent in the 19th century. Americans saw their nation's mission as one of bringing education, modern technology, and civilization to the West and driving away the "uncivilized" American Indians. In the mid-19th century, the quest for control of ...
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Rooted in the idea of manifest destiny, the United States militantly expanded westward across the continent in the 19th century. Americans saw their nation's mission as one of bringing education, modern technology, and civilization to the West and driving away the "uncivilized" American Indians. In the mid-19th century, the quest for control of ...
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