You are writing a paragraph to argue that the United States was not justified in going to war with Mexico in 1846.
Here is your paragraph draft so far:
One reason that the Mexican-American War was not justified is that it contributed to the spread of slavery. Many Americans at the time thought that spreading slavery was the purpose of the war. Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison commented that, “It is certainly not a popular war…its real object, the extension and preservation of slavery, no intelligent man honestly doubts…” (1847). At a time when national tensions were growing over the question of slavery, expanding the number of slave states and territories was certain to cause trouble.
Question Which of the following would be the most logical addition to this paragraph?
A. a quote from Ulysses S. Grant, giving his opinion that the war was an unjust attempt to get more land
B. information showing how much slavery spread as a result of territory gained during the war
C. information about how many Americans at the time opposed the war and how many supported it
D. a quote from President Polk, stating that the real reason for the war was to defend American sovereignty
1 answer
The most logical addition to the paragraph would be:
B. information showing how much slavery spread as a result of territory gained during the war.
This addition would provide specific evidence to support the claim that the war contributed to the spread of slavery, further strengthening the argument against the justification of the conflict. It directly correlates with the focus on the war's implications for slavery, making the paragraph more compelling.
