... ). The expansionists wanted to take over by force or purchase all the lands from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and from the Canadian border to the Rio Grande (Downey). Supporters wanted to extend the east and west borders of The United States to the lands bordering the ... great nation" (Manifest Destiny). These people also likely realized the consequences of trying to seize property of other countries if purchase could not occur. War between nations, enemies of battling nations, and prejudice between citizens of America and other countries would follow stealing others" lands. M...

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