Question

Which answer best explains why Americans felt justified in Manifest Destiny and expanding westward?

A They believed that they were helping Native Americans.
B They believed that they had a God-given right.
C They received encouragement from European countries.
D They knew the land was not occupied by Native Americans.

Answer 1

Heya! To answer this question, 'B' would be correct.

A- No, because they actually took the Native Americans land, and weren't helping them.

B- Correct!

C- No, they never received encouragement, they expanded westward for more land, gold, and jobs.

D- No, the Native Americans were there before them and the Americans kicked them off the land.

Hope this helps! Have a good day, and good luck on the test!

Answer 2

B is the best answer to the question