What is providence, and, according to beveridge, what does providence have to do with america and the philippines?

Providence as we know it, is God's actions and the resources He gives human beings in order for them to survive and develop; in other words, God gives humans the tools needed and required to live a happy and full life.

According to Beveridge, the expansion of America was in accordance with the divine providence; it was mandatory to continue the United Stated expansion into the Philippines and the Pacific Rim. For him, this expansion will ensure and economical and political growth for the United States; this idea was supported by the 19th century Manifest Destiny.