Question

Which of the following represents the belief used to justify westward expansion of America''s borders in the 1800s? (5 points) Monroe Doctrine Manifest Destiny Adams-Onis Treaty Missouri Compromise

Answer 1

Manifest Destiny represents the belief used to justify westward expansion of America's borders in the 1800's. Manifest Destiny helped create western settlement and war with Mexico.

Answer 2

The correct option is Manifest Destiny.

The term Manifest Destiny was invented in 1845 . This belief influenced and justified the westward expansion of America´s borders in the 1800´s. The first movement began with the Louisiana Purchase.

It was widely held that it was God´s intention that the United States annexed other territories and in addition, disseminated capitalism and democracy.