Manifest Destiny was the belief that ____________.
A) the territorial expansion of the United States was inevitable, divinely ordained, and just
B) the United States should fulfill its mission as expressed in the Declaration of Independence
C) the United States should pledge its support to oppressed people everywhere
D) war with Canada and Mexico was necessary and desirable

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Manifest Destiny was the belief that the territorial expansion of the United States was inevitable, divinely ordained, and just. It was a widely held belief among Americans during the 19th century and was used to justify the annexation of Texas, the Mexican-American War, and the acquisition of territories such as California and Oregon.

Manifest Destiny Was the Belief That ____________