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Mexican War Dbq

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America Was Justified in Going to War With Mexico 1846, America declares war on Mexico. On 1836 Texas declares independence from Mexico. Mexico killed 16 of Cpt. Seth Thornton's men. One reason the Mexican war was justified was that it was America's manifest destiny to expand. In Document A, America claims it is their manifest destiny to expand west. President Polk Believed it was God's plan for American territories to expand west. He wanted to Expand coast to coast. He didn't just want Texas he also wanted California. It was very important for Polk to get Texas. A second reason the Mexican War was justified was there would be more schools and better education for children. In Document A, John L. O’Sullivan mentioned that the more land
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