Manifest Destiny is a unique, yet mysterious event, or a series of events, in American history. Many people believe settlers were destined for expansion throughout the continent. Others believe it justifies the war against Mexico. Many more believe that it was a call from God for the United States to expand throughout the region. “Historians have long differed over the meaning, the significance, and even the existence of the American phenomenon of expansion called Manifest Destiny” (DeConde 1963, 393). Whatever its true purpose, Manifest Destiny indeed expanded the U.S and conquered half of Mexico. However, it was no easy task for the expansion to transpire. In fact, the cost of Manifest Destiny included lives of many Native Americans, a war
