S1E12 - Manifest Destiny: Westward Expansion & Mexican-American War

In Episode 12 of Star-Spangled Studies, Dr. G unpacks how “Manifest Destiny” drove U.S. expansion across the continent. Key topics include:• Origin of the term “Manifest Destiny” by John L. O’Sullivan• Racial ideology & Anglo-Saxon supremacy driving expansion• Indian removal wars & the Trail of Tears• Texas Revolution & Tejano contributions (Juan Seguín)• Spot Resolutions & Lincoln’s challenge to Polk’s war claim• Mexican–American War: causes, conduct & Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo• 1848 Gold Rush: global migration, Chinese miners & racial violence• Filibustering expeditions & expansionist ambitions• Historiographical perspectives: frontier thesis vs. New Western HistoryFollow Along & Stay ConnectedStay connected with Dr. G and the podcast community:📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: @star_spangled_studiesDon’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Star-Spangled Studies with fellow history lovers!Episode 12 examines Manifest Destiny—its origins, racial justifications, Indian removal, the Texas and Mexican wars, the Gold Rush, and its profound impact on America.