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Which of the following best states how the idea of Manifest Destiny contributed to the causes of the Mexican-American War?
Mexico’s claim to Texas stood in the way of American expansion to the Pacific Ocean.
Mexico attacked American soldiers while they were retreating from Texas.
The United States stood in the way of Mexico’s desire to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
The United States attacked Mexican soldiers while trying to reclaim Texas.

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Answer:

Mexico's claim to Texas stood in the way of American expansion to the Pacific Ocean.

Explanation:

Texas was Mexico's land, and the US was unable to expand on their land without causing problems. Mexico also owned a lot of territory further west blocking American expansion even more.

Mexico's claim to Texas stood in the way of American expansion to the Pacific Ocean.

Manifest Destiny:

It was the the idea that the United States is destined to expand its dominion and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

The causes of Mexican-American war of 1846-1848 were as follows:

  • Mexican unwillingness to recognize Texas independence
  • The desire of Texans for statehood and
  • Manifest Destiny.

The Idea of Manifest destiny was blocked by  Mexico's claim for Texas.

Therefore, Mexico claim to Texas best states how Manifest Destiny contributed to the causes of Mexican-American war.

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