Question

1. how do the views of william walker on expansionism compare to those of john osullivan? both of them believed in expansionism, but osullivan was only a politician, while walker was the journalist who originally promoted the concept of manifest destiny. both of them believed in expansionism, but osullivan originally came up with the concept of manifest destiny, while walker used force to try and implement it. both of them strongly opposed expansionism, but walker was the only one who tried to do something about it by fighting off settlers in mexico until he was stopped by american millionaire cornelius vanderbilt. both of them strongly opposed expansionism, but sullivan was arrested more times for protesting.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

1. First option: Incorrect. John O'Sullivan was the journalist who coined "Manifest Destiny", not Walker. Also, Walker was not a politician.
2. Second option: Correct. John O'Sullivan originated the "Manifest Destiny" concept, and William Walker used force (e.g., his filibustering in Central America) to try to implement expansionist ideas.
3. Third option: Incorrect. Both supported expansionism, not opposed it. Walker was not fighting off settlers.
4. Fourth option: Incorrect. Both were pro - expansionism, not opposed. And the arrest detail is wrong.

Answer:

The correct option is: Both of them believed in expansionism, but O'Sullivan originally came up with the concept of Manifest Destiny, while Walker used force to try and implement it.