The phrase "Manifest Destiny" described a belief that the United States had the divine right to extend across the North American continent. Many government policies created during the middle to late 1800s were based on this idea.

How did these government policies affect American Indians?

A. Many American Indians migrated to new reservations located in California.
B. White settlers were required to pay American Indians for the use of their land.
C. Many American Indians were forced to relocate to Canadian provinces.
D. White settlers were encouraged to take the tribal lands of American Indians.

D. White settlers were encouraged to take the tribal lands of American Indians.