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What event involving the United States brought about the need or desire to begin an expansionist policy with regard to foreign affairs?

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The correct answer is The Mexican war.

The Mexican war brought about the need or desire to begin an expansionist policy with regard to foreign affairs.

After the war, the U.S. considered that by the expansion of its territory, the nation could expand an inhabit new land and gain more presence internationally.

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