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Adams criticized Spain for not being able to control Florida and allowing Indians and outlaws to use it as a haven for attacks on the United States. He told the Spanish negotiator, "Florida is a derelict, sserving Spain no other earthly purpose than as post of arrogance to us." Spain ended givng Florida to the U.S. in return for $5 million.

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By 1850 had the idea of Manifest Destiny been achieved?

the manifest destiny helped America expand and "conqure" the whole continent. It was are so called Manifest Destiny or "obivous fate" John O'Sullivan was the newspaper writed that thought of this idea. He said it was a message from God. the manifest destiny helped America expand and "conqure" the whole continent. It was are so called Manifest Destiny or "obivous fate" John O'Sullivan was the newspaper writed that thought of this idea. He said it was a message from God.


What were the effects of manifest destiny on wealthy men and did manifest destiny provide opportunities for the poor?

The effects were that wealthy man got more opportunity's and it opened up more doors for the poor but it didn't go over the wealthy mean.


How did manifest destiny effect the US?

The idea of manifest destiny was that the US should keep trying to take new land, maybe even rule over the Americas. President Polk made many of his desicions, like deciding to go to war with Mexico over Texas (for example) based on this idea.


What effect did manifest destiny have on the US?

That we got more land. Since we got more land, we have been greedy and just trying to get more and more. Americans want to be he best, but were not. Were in over our heads in debt. We have over 500,000 dollars to repay people for our mistakes. I we didn't get that land, we wouldn't be greedy and we would be happy with what we have. I hope this helps :)


What was the purpose of the Berlin conference?

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By 1850 had the idea of Manifest Destiny been achieved?

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What sports teams got their names from the manifest destiny?

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How did manifest destiny effect the US?

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Who did the Spanish battle for Florida?

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The truth is, Mexico did not do much to the USA in the early years of American history, until we got into a war over land claims. At the time, we were blinded by the theory of Manifest Destiny, which said that we must expand our boundaries from the east to west coast.


What did James Madison do for Manifest Destiny?

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