The term 'manifest destiny' was used to justify U.S. territorial expansion in the 19th century. Which of the following best describes this belief?
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A
The U.S. was destined to industrialize faster than European nations
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B
The U.S. had a God-given right to expand across North America
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C
The U.S. should spread democracy through military force globally
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D
The U.S. was fated to become the world's dominant naval power