Question

The acquisition of New Mexico and California in 1848:



Choose the best answer from the options below:
A Was the only case of acquisition of territories through purchase
B Was a real example of the principle of Manifest Destiny
C Represented the only western territories to become states
D Showed that Manifest Destiny could not achieved by waging war with other countries for territory

Answers

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The best answer from the options provided is:

B. Was a real example of the principle of Manifest Destiny

This option accurately captures the idea that the acquisition of New Mexico and California was part of the broader belief in Manifest Destiny, which held that it was the United States' divine right and destiny to expand its territory across the North American continent.