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Why were so many Anglo-Americans rushing into Texas, New Spain (later Mexico)?

A) cheap land to grow cash crops
B) the Oregon trail
C) fertile land to grow cash crops
D) Manifest Destiny

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Answer:

D) Manifest Destiny

Step-by-step explanation:

Manifest Destiny -

In the 19th century , it was a belief that , the settlers were destined to expand in the North American region .

The three themes were as follows -

1. Duty to accomplish an irresistible destiny .

2. The special virtues of the people of America and American institutions .

3. To remake and redeem the west in an image of the agrarian American .

Hence , the correct answer is D) Manifest Destiny .

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