Question

unit 10 exam
manifest destiny
manifest destiny was the belief that it was americas destiny to expand to the pacific ocean. the idea was first used by john quincy adams in 1819, when he said that americas expansion to the pacific ocean was \inevitable\.
in 1840, a journalist named john osullivan wrote that america should \occupy the whole continent which providence has given us.\ osullivan believed that america was chosen by god to occupy all of north america. according to him it was americas duty to spread freedom and democracy across the continent. this statement made other countries in the area, especially mexico, very nervous.
in 1840, what did john osullivan say he should?
his belief that america should go to war with france.
his belief that america should be part of canada.
his belief that america should occupy north america

Explanation:

The text on the left - hand side of the image mentions that in 1840, John O'Sullivan believed America was chosen by God to occupy all of North America. Among the options on the right - hand side, the option "He believed that America should occupy North America" aligns with this description. The other options are not supported by the given text. The first option about going to war with France is not mentioned, and the second option about America being part of Canada is also not in line with the idea of "Manifest Destiny" described (which was about American expansion, not subjugation to Canada).

Answer:

He believed that America should occupy North America.