Answer:
D. Manifest Destiny.
Explanation:
The idea that the U.S. was meant to expand into new territories was known as Manifest Destiny.
This was very important during Westward Expansion and at the end of the 1800s, many Americans thought the U.S. should continue to expand, even overseas.
Adams had to work hard to win the people's trust because they already adored Washington when he became president
Explanation:
The purpose of Hay's notes was to grant all the major powers equal access to Chinese trade and reduce the influence of countries that already had an especially large hold in China (such as Japan and Russia) so they couldn't force other countries (particularly the United States) out of the Chinese market.