what is the manifest destiny?
The Manifest Destiny was the idea or belief that the nation would extend its territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It is the idea that expanding the land would bring more to society such as new ways of living, new crops, new riches
how is the manifest destiny related to the trail of tears?
Since the Manifest Destiny is the idea of expansion of the nation, it shows how the Trail of Tears is related. The Trail of Tears was all about expanding American territory by forcing Native Americans to move westward. This was so Americans would expand their territory until the Mississippi River. The Native Americans traveled through harsh weather; tons of men, women, and children died throughout the journey. Americans were able to expand their land and find more areas to settle into. It was very peaceful for the American settlers.