What was a major argument in favor of the Mexican war in 1846?

A. Americans who believed in manifest destiny want to spread the American way of life. B. Mexican forces had crossed the California border and killed hundreds of American civilizations. C. Mexico claim US territory in Oregon and years over talks did not settle the issue. D. Northern abolitionists supported the war because Mexico had refused to outlaw slavery.

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Tristin

20 February, 07:39

What was a major argument in favor of the Mexican war in 1846?

A. Americans who believed in manifest destiny want to spread the American way of life. B. Mexican forces had crossed the California border and killed hundreds of American civilizations. C. Mexico claim US territory in Oregon and years over talks did not settle the issue. D. Northern abolitionists supported the war because Mexico had refused to outlaw slavery.

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Elliana Wilcox · Answer 1

Answer: "B. Americans who believed in Manifest Destiny wanted to spread the American way of life" is the best answer. President Polk was a major proponent of Manifest Destiny.

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