Which of the below is the best definition of Manifest Destiny? A: the belief that the United States was only a temporary plan of government for North America and that soon the Republic would diminish.

B: the belief that Native peoples should be respected, including their land rights, culture and fair trade.

C: the belief that the United States should expand into Europe in order to spread Christianity and Democracy to countries with monarchs.

D: the belief that the United States (ordained by God) would expand from sea to shining sea and spread Democracy to all of North America.