PART A: In paragraph 3, the author describes manifest destiny as a "self-deluding
hypocrisy." In this context, what does the term "self-deluding" mean?
A fooling oneself into believing something that is untrue
B. tricking others into thinking they are wrong
C. congratulating oneself without good reason
D. fooling oneself into hoping for something impossible
PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "to improve the lot of the indigenous population." (Paragraph 2)
B. "they thought was their 'duty' to shoulder all over the globe." (Paragraph 2)
C. "who took pride in their freedom, liberty, and democracy" (Paragraph 3)
D. "a relentless campaign to dominate" (Paragraph 3)