Question

which action was based on the desire to get rich resources and to open new ports that would make it easier to trade with asia?

a. the writing of the monroe doctrine

b. the sending of american troops to take western canada

c. the decision of the southern states to secede

d. attempts to gain land based on the idea of manifest destiny

Explanation:

• Option A: The Monroe Doctrine was about opposing European colonialism in the Americas, not about getting resources or opening Asian trade ports.
• Option B: There was no major action of sending American troops to take western Canada for Asian trade - related reasons.
• Option C: Southern states seceded mainly over issues like slavery and states' rights, not for Asian trade or resources.
• Option D: The idea of Manifest Destiny involved the United States expanding westward. This expansion was partly driven by the desire for resources (like in the Oregon Country, California gold rush - related areas) and opening ports (like San Francisco) to facilitate trade with Asia.

Answer:

D. Attempts to gain land based on the idea of Manifest Destiny