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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.2
How does Manifest Destiny reflect common themes seen during the Age of Imperialism?
Both periods featured nationalistic ideologies used to justify territorial acquisition under moral/idealistic pretenses.
Neither era focused heavily on economic motivations for territorial expansion.
Both periods led to the establishment of overseas colonies by the United States.
All significant territorial gains during both periods happened without major conflict.
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