Answer:
Manifest Destiny was the idea that white Americans were divinely ordained to settle the entire continent of North America.
The ideology of Manifest Destiny inspired a variety of measures designed to remove or destroy the native population.
US President James K. Polk (1845-1849) is the leader most associated with Manifest Destiny.
Manifest Destiny inflamed sectional tensions over slavery, which ultimately led to the Civil War.Explanation:
Answer:
B) True.
Explanation:
America's first government was inadequately prepared and weak for a number of reasons.
Firstly, the U.S. government could not print money, and when they could, the US currency was useless outside of the United States.
Secondly, the U.S. could not impose taxes in a federal level for fear of public outcry, especially as they had just broken away from Great Britain for the very reason of taxes. This meant that the U.S. government had no funds for any governmental actions.
Thirdly, the federal government had no foreign relations powers. Each state individually made trade deals and alliances with different nations, independent on each other.
Fourthly, the U.S. was not able to make good on their war debts and promises to investors, both at home and also foreigners.
Answer:
Benefit: More land so you can possibly produce more goods/services and boost your economy.
Drawback: Country may collapse, individual state territories may take over etc.
Explanation:
Britain dominated trade in India