The concept of 'Manifest Destiny' primarily justified which United States action during the 19th century?
A
The abolition of slavery in the Southern states
B
The expansion of American territory westward to the Pacific Ocean
C
The establishment of protective tariffs to support domestic industry
D
The intervention in European colonial affairs
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was divinely ordained to expand its dominion and spread democracy across the North American continent. This ideology fueled westward expansion and territorial acquisitions.
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The correct answer to the question "The concept of 'Manifest Destiny' primarily justified which United States action during the 19th century?" is Option B: The expansion of American territory westward to the Pacific Ocean.
The other options — A) The abolition of slavery in the Southern states, C) The establishment of protective tariffs to support domestic industry, D) The intervention in European colonial affairs — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was divinely ordained to expand its dominion and spread democracy across the North American continent. This ideology fueled westward expansion a…
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