AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
Manifest Destiny was the belief that
A.Americans were destined to expand across the continent
B.slavery should stay in the South
C.the US should stay east of the Mississippi
D.European immigration should be banned
Explanation
Core Concept
The phrase justified westward expansion as providential — driving Oregon settlement, Texas annexation, and the Mexican War.
Correct Answer
AAmericans were destined to expand across the continent
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