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Which of these was not one of the basic themes of Manifest Destiny?

Retry Correct Incorrect Manifest Destiny was a belief shared across the country during the 19th century that the United States was destined to expand across the rest of North America. There were three basic themes to Manifest Destiny including special virtues, remaking the west, and accomplishing this essential duty.

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Which of these was not one of the basic themes of Manifest Destiny?

• The mission of the United States to redeem and remake the west in the image of the agrarian America
• The ability for Americans to live peacefully with one another and provide prosperity for others
• An irresistible destiny to accomplish this essential duty
• The special virtues of the American people and their institutions