Why did supporters of Manifest Destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism? The United States already had interests in its expansion areas. The United States had no plans to overthrow existing governments. The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them. The United States believed it deserved more territory as a democratic, Christian nation.

Describe two observations that galileo was the first to make with his telescope.

1. discovered the new world balboa 2. explored the north american southwest hudson 3. his crew was the first to sail around the world vespucci 4. conquered the incas of peru cortes 5. discovered the pacific ocean columbus 6. conquered the aztecs of mexico cabot 7. discovered fishing grounds off newfoundland pizarro 8. looted spanish vessels for england drake 9. claimed the hudson river area for dutch coronado 10. priest who explored the mississippi marquette 11. man for whom the new world is named magellan

To encourage railroad companies to build railroads across the west, the government gave them subsidies by select the best answer from the choices provided. a. paying the wages of laborers b. giving them building materials c. providing railroad trains d. providing free land