What was a rebellion by a group of American settlers in which they declared California an independent nation?

no statements but ok.

the statement that best describes the idea of manifest destiny that was used in the 19th century would be that "it was fate that the united states would continue to  expand westward," since people thought the us was "destined" to do so. 

either b) they were often feared and despised by other native cultures. or

c) their obsession allowed them to coexist with many other native cultures because of their peaceful nature.

b

explanation:

the soviet union wanted to impose communist governments in eastern europe.