Which of the following best states how the idea of Manifest Destiny contributed to the causes of the Mexican-American War?

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

b Mexico attacked American soldiers while they were retreating from Texas.

c The United States stood in the way of Mexico's desire to expand to the Pacific Ocean.

d The United States attacked Mexican soldiers while trying to reclaim Texas.

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Adam Sweeney

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22 February, 02:53

Which of the following best states how the idea of Manifest Destiny contributed to the causes of the Mexican-American War?

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

b Mexico attacked American soldiers while they were retreating from Texas.

c The United States stood in the way of Mexico's desire to expand to the Pacific Ocean.

d The United States attacked Mexican soldiers while trying to reclaim Texas.

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Kira Andrews · Answer 1

Mexico’s claim to Texas stood in the way of American expansion to the Pacific Ocean. of the following best states how the idea of Manifest Destiny contributed to the causes of the Mexican-American War