Manifest destiny was used to justify an american desire to
A. Limit the number of immigrants entering the country
B. Control the area located east of the Appalachian mountains
C. Expand the United States to the pacific
D.warn European countries against colonizing Latin America
Answer: C. Expand the United States to the pacific
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