Question

What was 1 benefit and 1 drawback of Manifest Destiny?

Answer 1

Benefit:

Manifest Destiny was great for trade and industry with other countries, as well as territorial expansion.

Drawback:

Manifest Destiny led to ethnic oppression and was unconstitutional.

Answer 2

One benefit of Manifest Destiny was that the American Colonies gained more land and resources, but one drawback was creating a hostile relationship with the Native Americans by forcefully taking their property