What was manifest destiny?

The belief settlers should expand across the continent.

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  1. The belief in a strong navy
  2. The belief settlers should expand across the continent ✔
  3. The belief in ending all taxes

Why: Manifest destiny was the belief that American settlers were destined to expand across the continent.

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Answer: The belief settlers should expand across the continent. Manifest destiny was the belief that American settlers were destined to expand across the continent.

  1. History of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_United_States
    Manifest destiny was the belief that American settlers were destined to expand across the continent
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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