Question

Which of the below is the best definition of Manifest Destiny?

A: the belief that the United States was only a temporary plan of government for North America and that soon the Republic would diminish.

B: the belief that Native peoples should be respected, including their land rights, culture and fair trade.

C: the belief that the United States should expand into Europe in order to spread Christianity and Democracy to countries with monarchs.

D: the belief that the United States (ordained by God) would expand from sea to shining sea and spread Democracy to all of North America.

Answer 1

The Answer is D

Manifest Destiny was the idea that America, delivered by god was destined to rule over the North American Continent. Manifest Destiny was also one of the main reasons that the United States expanded West and American Imperialism began. Therefore, the answer is D.