The pendleton act of 1883 provided for

D)  reform of the civil service system in the federal government.  

Explanation:

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. 

answer; i believe that the correct answer is,lies(political rhetoric);