Manifest Destiny 1776 - 1861

1. These whites outnumbered the Indians about eight to one. -- territory process

2. The plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the United States to the country west of the Mississippi River approaches its consummation. -- territory process

3. The circumstance of superior beauty, is thought worthy attention in the propagation of our horses, dogs, and other domestic animals; why not in that of man? -- racial theme

4. West African slaves were usually prisoners of war, criminals, or the lowest ranked members of caste systems. -- racial theme

5. As the population of the original 13 Colonies grew and the U.S. economy developed, the desire and attempts to expand into new land increased. -- territory process

6. in December 1845, the U.S. Congress voted to annex the Texas Republic and soon sent troops led by General Zachary Taylor to the Rio Grade to protect its border with Mexico. -- violence issue

7. And instead of great pride in becoming an expansionist country that the U.S. developed into, Mexico developed a massive inferiority complex as a result of that war, wondering where they had gone wrong as a nation. -- violence issue

8. The Cherokee used legal means in their attempt to safeguard their rights. They sought protection from land-hungry white settlers, who continually harassed them by stealing their livestock... -- territory process

9. And I hearby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defense... --violence issue

10. We have to understand that the war between the United States and Mexico was about violence, racism, appropriation and expropriation. -- violence issue