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Which term describes the position held by many Americans in 1800s that it was God’s will that the United States expand its borders?

A. Compromise of 1850

B. Monroe Doctrine

C. Popular Sovereignty

D. Manifest Destiny

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Answer:

D. Manifest Destiny

Step-by-step explanation:

What is Manifest Destiny?

  • Manifest Destiny was a popular American belief to many Americans during the 1800s (19th century). This belief was saying that they're "destined" by God to expand its borders west.

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Answer:

D.) Manifest Destiny

Step-by-step explanation:

The idea of Manifest Destiny was that the United States had a God-given right to conquer all of North America. The idea of Manifest Destiny resulted in substantial geographical expansion in the nineteenth century. I hope this helps! ^-^

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