Congress passed a law returning the flag back to its original design of 13 stripes, fearing that too many stripes would spoil the true design of the flag

How did manifest destiny encourage westward expansion? a.) people thought their lives would be easier out west. b.) adding additional territories to the west meant more land and opportunity for settlers. c.) mexico did not want to give up texas to the united states. d.) it was more expensive to live in the eastern part of the united states.