F3D. Manifest Destiny Revisited: Racism, Religion, and Deception
History & World Affairs | Registration opens 2/25/2026 9:00 AM
This course will examine the United States’ 19th-century transformation, beginning with the Louisiana Purchase and including the relocation of Native tribes, annexation of Texas, and the Mexican-American War. It explores the expansion of slavery, the Indian Wars, and the closing of the frontier, emphasizing the roles of race, religion, and economic ambition. The course highlights American exceptionalism and its influence on national identity and policy.
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Robert Beaury
Presenter & Producer
Robert Beaury, MS, (LLI) is a retired high school social studies teacher and college adjunct. He earned a BA in history and political science from Hunter College and an MS in education from Sage Graduate Schools. He has presented courses at LLI in history and government since 2019.