Briefly explain ONE specific historical event or development during the period 1840-1850 that could be used to support Meed's interpretation that the minority
of U. S. citizens who DID NOT support the Mexican-American War made their
feelings known through media outlet or "in the houses of Congress."

In 1845, John O'Sullivan coined the term Manifest Destiny when he described the idea that the U.S. was destined by God to occupy the entire continent , rule over or get rid of any other native inhabitants, and bring civilization to everyone.

The Cause: Manifest Destiny was an ideology first developed as the U.S. fought over territory that would later become the state of Texas.

Effect: This ideology was used any time a leader wanted to explain why the U.S. had a right to expand or to remove native inhabitants, such as the Indian Removal Act.

Significance: Manifest Destiny fueled the already heightened tensions between northern and southern states and would play a large role in what led to the Civil War.

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