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How did the U.S. victory in the Mexican War most likely affect the majority of Americans?
A.
It increased their appreciation of Mexican culture.
B.
It increased their sympathy for former Mexican citizens.
C.
It strengthened their belief in manifest destiny.
D.
It strengthened their support for the abolitionist movement.

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C. It strengthened their belief in manifest destiny.

The U.S. victory added vast western territories (California, New Mexico, etc.), reinforcing the widespread view that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.