Either A or C hope this helps with the process of elimination :D
It was shown that the Americans were blessed by God(if you aren't Christian or Jewish, then you won't under stand who God is) to expand, and dominate, practically saying that the Americans are superior, and it is destined for them to be the first and only country to span across a continent.
The quote means that when one is in power you would only mind those of higher social status or those of wealth but would forget about the minoroty.
Han Fei Tzu wrote this quote.
Thats all I knew sorry :/ I hope it helps you
Answer:
D. Jackson rewarded people with government appointments.