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How did Manifest Destiny impact U.S. relations with Mexico? 2.2

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a. The two nations became allies to fight European imperialism.

b. The two nations fought a war over territory in the Southwest.

c. The two nations avoided war after Mexico invaded Texas.

d. The two nations worked together to build a transcontinental railroad.

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Answer:

The two nations fought a war over territory in the Southwest.

The manifest destiny was the belief that the people of the United States had the God-given right to expand their territory to the west. However, this often led to conflict, like it did with Mexico.

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