13. This is an excerpt from a speech given by President James Monroe in 1823. .the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers... How did President James K. Polk apply the foreign policy introduced in this excerpt? A He recognized it as an outdated policy, presenting Manifest Destiny as an alternative. B He used it as evidence of trade opportunities, convincing Congress to expand America's navy. C He opposed it, citing the importance of maintaining alliances with European nations. D He affirmed it, saying it justified America's westward expansion.

13. This is an excerpt from a speech given by President James Monroe in 1823. .the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers... How did President James K. Polk apply the foreign policy introduced in this excerpt? A He recognized it as an outdated policy, presenting Manifest Destiny as an alternative. B He used it as evidence of trade opportunities, convincing Congress to expand America's navy. C He opposed it, citing the importance of maintaining alliances with European nations. D He affirmed it, saying it justified America's westward expansion.