Question

Which of the following best explains what led to the concept of Manifest Destiny? (5 points)
Americans wanted to protect the land of the Native Americans.
Americans thought they should spread their culture and ideals.
Americans wanted European countries to stay out of their affairs.
Americans learned about this concept from the Native Americans.

Answer 1

Americans thought they should spread their culture and ideals.

Answer 2

The correct option is: "Americans thought they should spread their culture and ideals. "

Manifest Destiny is a phrase and idea that expresses the belief that the United States of America is a nation destined to expand from the Atlantic coasts to the Pacific. This idea is also used by supporters to justify other territorial acquisitions. The supporters of this ideology believe that the expansion is not only good, but also obvious (manifest) and accurate.