8th Grade American History Group Discussion on Manifest Desinty by Gallery https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358 Please post your views on Manifest Desinty. Make sure to include your name and a summary of your thoughts in the subject. en-us 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC 2025-08-14 06:34:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f2.png Emma: Manifest Destiny allowed the United States to expand but at the cost of Native American lives and culture, so reconciliation is needed. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061122 Manifest Destiny is an important part of American history because it allowed our country to expand and grow. However, we need to recognize that this expansion came at the expense of Native American lives and culture. It is important to acknowledge the ethical implications of Manifest Destiny and to work towards reconciliation with the Indigenous people whose land we took.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061122 Tyler: Manifest Destiny was a positive force that allowed the US to expand and grow, and I'm glad it happened because I love living on the West Coast. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061123 Manifest Destiny was an important part of American history because it allowed our country to expand and grow. As someone who loves living on the West Coast, I am glad that this expansion happened. While I understand the ethical implications of Manifest Destiny, I believe that we can still appreciate its positive aspects while working to address the harm that was caused.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061123 Sophia: Manifest Destiny allowed the US to become a world power, but we need to respect Indigenous rights and culture. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061124 Manifest Destiny was an important part of American history because it allowed our country to become a world power. However, it is important to recognize that this expansion came at the expense of the rights and autonomy of Native American communities. We need to acknowledge this history and work towards a better future by promoting respect for Indigenous rights and culture.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061124 Mason: Manifest Destiny allowed the US to grow, but harm was caused to Native American communities, so promoting their rights and autonomy is important. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061125
Manifest Destiny was a necessary part of American history because it allowed our country to grow and expand. However, we need to recognize the harm that was caused to Native American communities and work towards promoting their rights and autonomy.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061125 Noah: Manifest Destiny was a harmful and oppressive force that caused harm to Native American communities, and restorative justice and reconciliation are necessary. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061126 Manifest Destiny was a harmful and oppressive force that allowed the United States to expand its territory at the expense of the lives and culture of Native American communities. It is important for us to recognize the harm that was caused and work towards restorative justice and reconciliation for the affected communities.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061126 Olivia: Manifest Destiny led to the forced removal and displacement of Native American communities, so promoting Indigenous rights is important. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061127 Manifest Destiny was a flawed concept that led to the forced removal and displacement of Native American communities. This injustice continues to impact these communities today, and it is our responsibility to acknowledge this history and work towards promoting Indigenous rights and autonomy.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061127 Jack: Manifest Destiny promoted American exceptionalism and caused harm to Native American communities, so restitution is necessary. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061128 Manifest Destiny was a flawed concept that promoted American exceptionalism and the idea that the United States had a divine right to expand its territory. This belief led to the forced removal and displacement of Native American communities, and it was justified through racism and discrimination. We need to recognize the harm that was caused and work towards restitution for the affected communities.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061128 Lily: Manifest Destiny was misguided and harmful and caused harm to Native American communities, so restitution is needed. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061129 Manifest Destiny was a misguided and harmful concept that allowed the United States to expand its territory through the forced removal and displacement of Native American communities. It is our responsibility to acknowledge this history and work towards restitution for the affected communities.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061129 Ryan: Manifest Destiny was a misguided and harmful concept that caused immense harm to Native American communities, and reparations are needed. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061130 Manifest Destiny was a misguided and harmful concept that caused immense harm to Native American communities. This harm continues to impact these communities today, and it is our responsibility to acknowledge this history and work towards reparations for the harm caused.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061130 Manifest Destiny was a violent and oppressive force that caused harm to Native American communities, and restorative justice is necessary. gallery_user https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061131 Manifest Destiny was a violent and oppressive force that allowed the United States to expand its territory at the expense of the lives and culture of Native American communities. It is important for us to recognize the harm that was caused and work towards restorative justice and reconciliation for the affected communities.]]> 2023-03-16 22:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gallery/othua3k33h3ut358/wish/2520061131