Asked by Dr. Richard Force on Jun 27, 2024
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Which statement is true regarding Americans' reactions to the Mexican War of 1846-1848?
A) A majority of Americans were inspired by the expansionist fervor of manifest destiny to support the war.
B) Ulysses S. Grant led his troops in defecting from the American army.
C) Abraham Lincoln supported the war.
D) Henry David Thoreau showed his support by volunteering to fight in the war.
E) Many northerners dissented against the war because they believed the Polk administration's real aim was to abolish slavery.
Manifest Destiny
The 19th-century doctrine or belief that expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.
Mexican War
A conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, resulting in the U.S. acquisition of territories in what are now the states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Expansionist Fervor
The passionate enthusiasm or zeal for territorial or economic growth of a nation, often through colonization or conquest.
- Acquire knowledge about the historical determinants that propelled the westward expansion of America during the 19th century.
- Explore the antecedents and ramifications of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.
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Halie HeacockJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A majority of Americans were indeed inspired by the expansionist fervor of manifest destiny to support the Mexican War. This concept held that the United States was destined to expand across the continent, which fueled public support for the war.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the historical determinants that propelled the westward expansion of America during the 19th century.
- Explore the antecedents and ramifications of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.