Which description of the term Manifest Destiny is correct?

A.

the belief that American citizens should be free to immigrate to Mexico and Canada

B.

the belief that the United States had a right to take control of Central American nations

C.

the belief that the United States had a duty to spread democracy across the continent

D.

the belief that Native Americans should be allowed to set up their own tribal governments

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Matthew Holden

19 July, 08:59

Which description of the term Manifest Destiny is correct?

A.

the belief that American citizens should be free to immigrate to Mexico and Canada

B.

the belief that the United States had a right to take control of Central American nations

C.

the belief that the United States had a duty to spread democracy across the continent

D.

the belief that Native Americans should be allowed to set up their own tribal governments

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Joey Hayden · Answer 1

"C. the belief that the United States had a duty to spread democracy across the continent " is correct although sometimes democracy didn't even play a role in this mentality.