1. Explain what Mr. O’Sullivan means. Why?
In the 1840s, New York newspaper editor John L. O’Sullivan stated, “It is our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.”
Explain what Mr. O’Sullivan means.
Why?

2. Why do you think this idea would appeal to many Americans?
How might this lead to racism?

3. In the 1840s, New York newspaper editor John L
In the 1840s, New York newspaper editor John L. O’Sullivan stated, “It is our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions.”
Explain what Mr. O’Sullivan means.
The U.S. will expand across the continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Why?
Given (allotted) this power by God (Providence) according to him

4. Why do you think this idea would appeal to many Americans?
Felt special. They are the ‘Chosen (picked by God) people’, so they are superior to everyone else
How might this lead to racism?
White Americans felt superior to Native Americans and Mexicans therefore they believed they had the right to take their land and rights away