Which statement best explains the concept of manifest destiny?

a. the idea that it was god's plan for the nation to expand across the continent
b. the belief that fate controlled what would happen to the united states
c. the trust that political solutions were usually possible
d. the certainty that settlers would be safe if they traveled in groups

The correct answer is A. The idea that it was God's plan for the nation to expand across the continent.

The concept of manifest destiny was held in United States whereby its settlers are destined to expand across North America.

There are three basic themes which are for manifest destiny include;

1. An irreversible destiny to accomplish essential duties.

2. Mission of United States which was to remake and redeem the west image.

3. Special virtues of American people as well as their institutions.

the national environmental policy act (nepa) is a united states environmental law that promotes the enhancement of the environment and established the president's council on environmental quality (ceq). the law was enacted on january 1, 1970. to date, more than 100 nations around the world have enacted national environmental policies modeled after nepa.