Manifest+Destiny

__ Manifest Destiny __ In the early and mid-19th century, many Americans espoused the belief that the U.S. was divinely ordained to spread across the continent to the Pacific Ocean, and act as a civilizing influence in the untamed West. Was Manifest Destiny:
 * A noble ideal, since the U.S. had an obligation to bring its civilizing influence to the West? (PRO)
 * An excuse to take other people's lands, at the expense of the inhabitants already living there? (CON)

pro; the expansion will also strengthen the foundation of the union.

Con: But the constitution did not say that the government could buy new land, so why are you trying to?

pro; but the constitution did not state that he could not buy new land. and when you guys said god wont grant any country the right to expand the land, you guys do not know that because when more people move into the country, cite, town ect. more homes and new things need to be built.

Con:But it might risk the spreading of the nations institution. so why don't we expand our land why take others, are you scared?

con:If we expand west we will start fighting over slavery which is not our problem. You have two diffrent situations because if you expand west you will be dealing with slavery so what are you going to do?

pro; if we expand the land only to the west then how will the south get involved and dont they already call there self there own nation anyways.

con: so how are you going to expand without getting into a conflict?