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Reconstruction — Unit test

Question 5 • LHS Oklahoma History

The term “Manifest Destiny” was first created in 1845 by editor __________.

Answer
A
James Polk
B
John O’Sullivan
C
John Butterfield
D
James Gadsden

Explanation

The phrase “Manifest Destiny” was coined in 1845 by newspaper editor John O’Sullivan. He used it to express the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent. Therefore, the correct choice is John O’Sullivan.

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