It was the destiny of Americans to expand westward (westward expansion)
The correct answer is the last one, to protect them and their land.
The Soviets faced greater resistance from the mujahedeen than they expected was because "The Soviets were unfamiliar with the Afghan
terrain" and "<span>The mujahedeen received training and weapons from the United States", since this was during the Cold War.
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Hey there,
The answer is - <span>introducing a merit system of nobility.
Hope this helps :))
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