Which was a major argument in favor of the Mexican War in 1846?

A.

Northern abolitionists supported the war because Mexico had refused to outlaw slavery.

B.

Mexican forces had crossed the California border and killed hundreds of American civilians.

C.

Mexico claimed U. S. territory in Oregon and years of talks did not settle the issue.

D.

Americans who believed in Manifest Destiny wanted to spread the American way of life.

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Jaidyn Carson

16 May, 06:53

Which was a major argument in favor of the Mexican War in 1846?

A.

Northern abolitionists supported the war because Mexico had refused to outlaw slavery.

B.

Mexican forces had crossed the California border and killed hundreds of American civilians.

C.

Mexico claimed U. S. territory in Oregon and years of talks did not settle the issue.

D.

Americans who believed in Manifest Destiny wanted to spread the American way of life.

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Alicia Blackburn · Answer 1

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Which was a major argument in favor of the Mexican War in 1846?

Americans who believed in Manifest Destiny wanted to spread the American way of life.

Dayami Webster · Answer 2

Americans who believed in Manifest Destiny wanted to spread the American way of life.