L02 Analytic Discussion  In this lesson,(SEE BELOW) we discussed the U.S. empire and the notion of “Manifest Destiny,” which provided an ideology to justify and encourage further colonization of North America. Let’s think more about “Manifest Destiny” and its central ideas. Overview This is set up as a “Post First” discussion. This means you will need to post your own response before you can anyone else’s work. Initial Post In your initial post, answer the following questions: What is the central idea of “Manifest Destiny”? Whose perspectives are missing in the ideology expressed by “Manifest Destiny”? Be sure to use evidence from the lessons and readings to help support your explanation.