What did expansionists mean by the term manifest destiny? a) missions should be established in the west to covert indians to christianity. b) the united states was destined to other colonies fight for their independence. c) the western united states should be preserved for those escaping religious persecution. d) it was god’s will that the united states own all of north america.

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”

the anwser is a) to prevent military conflict