Pros and Cons of Manifest Destiny

Following American history and its philosophies manifest destiny is one of its mechanisms that had a significant impact on incorporating America into what it is now. Because of the ethos America is a superpower country all over the world. However there have been supporters and critics of the philosophy gauging whether its benefits outweigh its limitations or otherwise.

Pros:

1.  It offered a chance for Americans to share their culture; through the procurement of several new terrains individuals were able to impact the original inhabitants with american culture. The manifest destiny enabled the countrys culture to spread widely and it was beneficial to all. Many learned American cultures as well as their religious ways.
2. Many were able to explore; manifest destiny  presented Americans the opening to explore many places without territorial limitation after obtaining several new lands. They were able to learn new things apart from the ones they knew from their original territory and expand ways of making their living.
3. It enhanced trade development; many routes for trade opened up to Americans due to manifest destiny that promoted trade to an exceedingly higher level. Many were able to barter and trade with other countries; it not only benefitted many people but also boosted the economy of America. Furthermore individuals settled in the newly acquired territory that offered opportunities for ethical trade.
4. Agriculture produces increased in the land; enough food was available in America as more acquired lands were put in farming purposes. Therefore this was a significant development to its economy as trading of the surplus food by the farmers happened more than it was before.
5. It enhanced the expansion of territory; due to manifest destiny America is what it is now. America was able to acquire new lands not to mention massive properties that placed it as the worlds most powerful country. Hence many especially the immigrants were able to settle down peacefully and concentrate on the betterment of their lives.

Cons:

1. It gave room for slavery; many people were put into bondage and some even died in the process of the terrain expansion. Besides some offered themselves without restraints due to fear. On the other hand those who failed to do so faced dire consequences because of it.
2. It raged war and conflict between America and other countries; manifest destiny caused the war between America and other countries that made the country an enemy to many during the period. It was a war due to Americas desire to dominate everywhere through new territorial acquisition and other dominating factors.
3. It hid under the pretense of divine providence to influence others on its course; many oppose the fact that manifest destiny supposed that it was acting through divine providence and believed that god initiated it. Generally it was a concept made to control people and enhance their suffering by taking what belonged to them through whichever means.
4. It caused suffering; many suffered due to manifest destiny especially indians. Properties and lands of many individuals were grabbed without their consent which led to their plight. Additionally many lost their family members in that period and people from their community during tribal killings for that reason making many people orphans loners and childless.
5. It did not follow the constitution; almost all that occurred because of manifest destiny was unconstitutional as the act of putting individuals into slavery and acquiring new territories in unstructured ways. They could have used the proper means to get what they want by using the correct procedure that did not undermine anyone in the process.