Question

Which of these statements describes the idea of manifest destiny that was used in the 19th century?

a. it was fate that the united states would continue to expand westward
b. the united states should invade europe and take control of that continent
c. the united states did not need to expand because it had enough land
d. it was necessary for the united states to sell some of its land in order to raise money.

Answer 1

The best statement in terms of the idea of Manifest Destiny would be that "a. it was fate that the united states would continue to expand westward," since this was used as justification to invade new territory.