Set 5: Command of Evidence (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Manifest Destiny justified U.S. westward expansion as divinely ordained. Critics argue it rationalized Indigenous displacement and environmental destruction.

What criticism is raised against Manifest Destiny?

A. It was globally popular.✓ Correct

B. It masked violent colonization as divine right.

C. It preserved Indigenous lands.

D. It was anti-expansionist.

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. 'Rationalized Indigenous displacement' = masked colonization. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.

Key Evidence:

• "Manifest Destiny justified U"

• "westward expansion as divinely ordained"

Why others are wrong: B (This option is incorrect.), C (This option is incorrect.), D (This option is incorrect.).

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