[i] The term and idea of “Manifest Destiny” is first found in an editorial called “Annexation” by John O'Sullivan in The United States Magazine and Democratic Review, 7/17/1845.  The Manifest Destiny idea propelled an American mindset which drove people to move west as a part of their destiny that was manifest; some believed this manifestation was god given while others simply saw themselves in the right place at the right time. This westward moving mindset did not only involve a physical move over newly acquired western lands, but it was also a mindset that liberty was a right and that individuals would prosper economically in the United States.  This nationalistic spirit still captures the imagination of people around the world who see America as an opportunity and a chance at economic prosperity.  A virtual westward moving mindset has gripped the U.S. and the world over the internet which can now be seen as a wild west that could provide liberty for all and economic prosperity.  The Badland Roads Collection captures this mindset and adds to it the chance for a shared community to be a part of our manifest destiny.  The next step for America is to embrace the independent individualism Manifest Destiny created and find ways to form communities which allow individuals to continue to thrive.