After the Civil War, westward expansion was a key component to the growth of the United States. How did westward expansion and the belief of “Manifest Destiny” help industrial capitalization spur growth in the United States? include material from this week’s reading to support your argument.
McGerr, Michael, et al. Of the People: A History of the United States, Volume II: Since 1865 with Sources (5th Edition). Oxford University Press Academic US, 2021.