Manifest Destiny: Dreams, Conflict, and Expansion in 19th Century America

Journey back to the 19th century as we explore the fervent aspirations of Manifest Destiny, the Oregon Trail migration, and the political upheavals sparked by the U.S.-Mexico War. Discover how President Polk's rallying cry of "Fifty-four forty or fight!" ignited a nation’s ambition for land, while the Wilmot Proviso and the contentious ⅗ Compromise forced America to grapple with the moral implications of slavery in a rapidly expanding territory. Join us for a deep dive into the dreams and conflicts that shaped the American West!