What was "Manifest Destiny"?
a. the idea that Americans of European descent were superior to Native Americans
b. the idea that woman were destined to attain political equality with men
c. the idea that America was destined to expand to cover the entire continent *******
d. the idea that all nations and peoples had a right to come to America
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Your are right. Manifest destiny was a belief people had to expand American borders from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
It's actually C. The idea that America was destined to expand to cover the entire continent.
But whatever.
The correct answer is c. the idea that America was destined to expand to cover the entire continent.
"Manifest Destiny" was a concept popular in the 19th century within the United States. It referred to the belief that the American people were destined, by divine providence, to spread their democratic ideals and institutions across the North American continent. It was believed that the expansion of the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean was a preordained mission, hence the term "manifest" meaning obvious or clear, and "destiny" meaning a predetermined future.
To determine the correct answer to this question, it is important to understand the definition of the term "Manifest Destiny" and its historical context. By analyzing the options provided, option c clearly aligns with the concept of the United States expanding across the continent, in line with the belief in Manifest Destiny. The other options, a, b, and d, do not accurately describe the concept and are therefore incorrect. In order to answer this question correctly, it is essential to have a foundational understanding of American history and the concept of Manifest Destiny.