Question

based on this excerpt, which two statements reflect the ideas and motivations behind manifest destiny as expressed by osullivan? the united states has a divinely appointed right to expand its territory. european powers are interfering with american expansionist goals. texas should remain an independent nation. american expansion is driven by a desire for a smaller population. territorial growth is primarily for the benefit of native american populations.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statements about Manifest Destiny as expressed by O'Sullivan:

1. Manifest Destiny is the belief that the U.S. had a divine right to expand across the continent. So "The United States has a divinely appointed right to expand its territory" aligns with this.
2. O'Sullivan also argued against European interference in American expansion, so "European powers are interfering with American expansionist goals" is correct.
3. Texas was annexed as part of U.S. expansion, so "Texas should remain an independent nation" is incorrect.
4. American expansion was for U.S. growth, not a smaller population, so "American expansion is driven by a desire for a smaller population" is incorrect.
5. Expansion was not for Native American benefit (in fact, it often displaced them), so "Territorial growth is primarily for the benefit of Native American populations" is incorrect.

Answer:

A. The United States has a divinely appointed right to expand its territory
B. European powers are interfering with American expansionist goals