Explain the justifications for the doctrine of manifest

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Question: Explain the justifications for the doctrine of Manifest Destiny. From the lecture- how did Americans "get around" Spain/Mexico's anti-slave policy when they settled Texas? How did the concept of race develop by the mid 19th century? How did western expansion affect the sectional tensions between the North and South? Based on the supplemental reading, what was "extreme democracy"? Why did southerners use this idea to justify secession? How did Southern secessionists display royal or monarchical tendencies? How did Lincoln and Douglas differ on the expansion of slavery, equal rights, and the role of national government? Why did Stephen Douglas, among others, believe that popular sovereignty could resolve sectional divisions of the 1850s? Explain how sectional voting patterns in the 1860 presidential election allowed southern fire-eaters to justify secession. In the supplemental reading, briefly explain the relationship with San Marino and the unique "gift" it bestowed upon American leaders. From the lecture: Why did prominent Americans from the North and South support Colonization of freed slaves? How did the Underground Railroad work?

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