WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
WESTWARD EXPANSION
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Question
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The annexation of Texas.
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Manifest Destiny
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The purchase of the Oregon Trail
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Mexican-American War of 1846-1848 was a combination of Mexican unwillingness to recognize Texas independence, the desire of Texans for statehood, and American desire for westward expansion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The immediate cause of the Mexican-American War was a disputed boundary between the United States and Texas on the Nueces Strip. Mexico did not recognize Texas as legitimate American territory and Texas admission to the United States antagonized Mexican officials and citizens.
Detailed explanation-3: -May 11, 1846-President Polk asks Congress to declare war on Mexico May 13, 1846-The U.S. Congress declares war on Mexico. May 18, 1846-U.S. troops occupy Matamoros. September 20-24, 1846-Battle of Monterrey. U.S. victory.