In the 1840s, the view that god had ordained the growth of an american nation stretching across north america was called:

a) continentalism.
b) isolationism.
c) anglophobia.
d) divine mandate.
e) manifest destiny.

E) Manifest Destiny.

Explanation: In the 1840s, the phrase ¨ Manifest Destiny¨ expressed the thought that the United States were destined to expand its democracy and way of life across the North American continent and that this destiny was given by God. This idea drove the U.S. territorial expansion and the removal of Native Americans from their land during the 19th century.

c. it required that townships set aside land for public schools.

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