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Sectionalism in the United States — Unit test

Question 24 of 25 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Which statement best explains how the idea of Manifest Destiny lead to the Mexican-American War?

Answer
A
Mexico was a barrier to achieving what many believed was America’s destiny to expand to the Pacific.
B
Mexico believed its destiny was to annex Texas, so it attacked American soldiers in Texas.
C
The United States was a barrier to achieving what many believed was Mexico’s destiny to expand to the Pacific.
D
The United States believed its destiny was to annex Texas, so it attacked Mexican soldiers in Texas.
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