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How and why did the ideal of manifest destiny and the outcome of the Mexican-American War lead to U.S. expansion to the Pacific Ocean?

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Manifest was due to the rise in invasion and desire for expansion and growth.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Manifest destiny is a cultural belief that was followed in the 19th century when the American settler was destined to expand and grow They imagined a landscape of agrigrain east.
  • They had the idea that the country could expand from east to west that is Atlantic to pacific. James K embraced this manifest destiny Due to the violent fight at the texas and Mexico borders many men were killed and this led to the invasion of Mexican across the border.
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