Manifest destiny refers to ________.
a. a manifestation of national interest prior to independence
b. the belief and slogan that the United States was destined to get rid of British
influence from the colonies
c. a direct divergence with the U.S. national interest before independence
d. a direct divergence with the U.S. national interest after independence
e. the belief and slogan that the United States was destined to pursue a
continental republic
Question 2
A state's vital national interest is ________.
a. based on its goals far from home
b. to protect its trading interests abroad
c. any interest that contributes to economic prosperity
d. first and foremost to remain sovereignmeaning to avoid being conquered
e. to remain viable as a regional economic power