This was known as manifest destiny. Colonists believed that is was their right and destiny to complete the westward expansion.
<span>Hawaii was acquired by the United States through annexation. It was an illegal overthrow led by Caucasian businessmen many of whom were citizens of the kingdom of Hawaii supported by the US government. Queen Liliuokalani did not want to risk loss of life so she did not fight the overthrow</span>
The correct answer is <span>The colonists could criticize the government as long as they were speaking the truth.
Zenger was accused of criticizing the government because it was perceived to be libel. When it was proven that it wasn't libel but rather that he was pointing out things that are true, it was established that speaking truth even against your government means that you can't be charged with libel since libel is based around defamatory lies.</span>
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