Question

For many Americans, the Mexican war of 1846 - 1848 was justified by:

A. The Monroe doctrine

B. Manifest destiny

C. Imperialism

D. Isolationism

Answer 1

the monroe doctrine is the correct answer

Answer 2

The Mexican-American war of 1846-1848 was justified in the opinions of many by the idea of "Manifest Destiny" since this held that the US was "destined" to expand to the Pacific Ocean.