American Literature – Before 1860
Westward expansion refers to the 19th-century movement of settlers and immigrants into the western territories of the United States, driven by the belief in Manifest Destiny, which held that Americans were destined to expand across the continent. This period saw significant social, economic, and political changes as new lands were acquired and settled, leading to conflicts with Native American tribes and other nations.
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