Which tenet associated with the Young America movement is depicted in Emanuel Leutze's painting Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way?
A) Settlers considered Indians valuable allies in a collaborative relationship.
B) Westward expansion was possible only through the extension of slavery.
C) The inclusion of babies and children indicate that the future would benefit from the land's bounty.
D) Women had equal roles to men in the Western territories.

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The inclusion of babies and children in Leutze's painting symbolizes the belief in a prosperous future for America through westward expansion, reflecting the idea that the land's resources would benefit future generations.

Which Tenet Associated with the Young America Movement Is Depicted