Question

words to know
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american exceptionalism
the theory that the us is __ from other countries in that it has a duty to its __—like democracy—around the world
manifest destiny
term for the belief that the united states had a __ to expand west to the pacific ocean and settle that territory in order to spread __ and christian religious ideals

Explanation:

These are key concepts in U.S. political history. American exceptionalism centers on the U.S. being distinct and having a mission to spread its values. Manifest Destiny was a 19th-century belief in a divine obligation to expand westward and spread American ideals.

Answer:

Term	Completed Definition
Manifest Destiny	term for the belief that the United States had a divine duty to expand west to the Pacific Ocean and settle that territory in order to spread American ideals and Christian religious ideals