Question

1. which of the following defines manifest destiny?

the belief that england would one day regain control of north america.
the belief that america should police the western hemisphere.
the belief that america should expand across the continent.
the belief that the rich were destined to get richer.

Explanation:

Manifest Destiny was the 19th - century belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent, from coast to coast. The first option is incorrect as England had no such goal. The second option relates to the Monroe Doctrine's later interpretations, not Manifest Destiny. The fourth option is unrelated to the concept of Manifest Destiny.

Answer:

The belief that America should expand across the continent.