Andrew Jackson shared the popular belief with other presidents like Jefferson and Monroe that the United States should expand westward through territorial acquisition. This belief was known as Manifest Destiny. Manifest Destiny was the idea that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
1. Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all supported the idea of Manifest Destiny.
2. They believed in the expansion of the United States westward, acquiring new territories and spreading American ideals.
3. This belief influenced policies such as the Louisiana Purchase under Jefferson, the Monroe Doctrine under Monroe, and Jackson's policies regarding Native American removal and westward expansion.
By sharing this common belief in Manifest Destiny, these presidents contributed to the expansion and growth of the United States during the 19th century.
