No human being could have passed a happier childhood than myself. my parents were possessed by the very spirit of kindness and indulgence. we felt that they were not the tyrants to rule our lot according to their caprice, but the agents and creators of all the many delights which we enjoyed. when i mingled with other families i distinctly discerned how peculiarly fortunate my lot was, and gratitude assisted the development of filial love. page

Which of the following answer best explains the ideals or principles led to the concept of manifest destiny? a americans wanted the european countries to stay out of the north american continent. b americans felt they had a god-given duty to protect the land of the native americans. c americans thought they had a god-given duty to spread their culture and government. d americans learned about this concept from the native americans tribes had encountered.