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How was Manifest Destiny affected by the Mexican-American War?

a)
The United States achieved its Manifest Destiny goal of owning territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

b)
The United States realized it would never be able to fully accomplish the goals of Manifest Destiny.


c)The United States saw popularity for the goals of Manifest Destiny increase and decided to try expanding into South America.


d)The United States lost interest in Manifest Destiny because many people were unhappy with the cost of the war.

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A.) The United States achieved its Manifest Destiny goal of owning territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

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