Sectionalism in the United States — Unit test

Question 24 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

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

Answer

Mexico was a barrier to achieving what many believed was America’s destiny to expand to the Pacific.

Mexico believed its destiny was to annex Texas, so it attacked American soldiers in Texas.

The United States was a barrier to achieving what many believed was Mexico’s destiny to expand to the Pacific.

The United States believed its destiny was to annex Texas, so it attacked Mexican soldiers in Texas.

Explanation

Manifest Destiny was the belief that the United States was meant to expand westward across the continent to the Pacific. This expansion brought the United States into conflict with Mexico over territory, including Texas and lands farther west. Choice A best explains how that belief contributed to the Mexican-American War.

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