The American idea of “Manifest Destiny” played a very important role in our political dealings with native Americans in general and the Mexican government in particular. The concept of “Manifest Destiny” was for the United States to control the land from “Sea to Shining Sea” or the present day boundaries of the United States. The Americans believed that nothing must stand in the way for them to accomplish this goal. Even if it meant war …showed first 75 words of 656 total…

…showed last 75 words of 656 total…had to have a strong navy, a canal through Panama, and dominance of the Caribbean. One of the most important actions the Americans took toward becoming a strong empire was taking control of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The reason for Manifest Destiny to be so successful in the U.S. is most likely because Americans are such greedy people. They will never be satisfied until they are the strongest nation in the world.