He sent General Zachary Taylor to claim an area of disputed land for the United States.
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The journey was surprisingly easy.
the idea that it was God's plan for the nation to expand across the continent
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What action did President Polk take that resulted in the war between the United States and Mexico?
He ordered troops to invade Mexico and capture Vera Cruz and Mexico City.
He refused to return Mexican land that had been turned over by Santa Anna.
He tricked General Santa Anna into bringing troops across the U.S. border.
He sent General Zachary Taylor to claim an area of disputed land for the United States.
What was the experience of the Mormons as they traveled from the Midwest, through the South Pass, and into to the Salt Lake Basin?
The journey was surprisingly easy.
They had a difficult journey through barren lands.
They discovered a new passage that improved travel.
They experienced numerous encounters with Native Americans
Which statement best explains the concept of manifest destiny?
the idea that it was God's plan for the nation to expand across the continent
the belief that fate controlled what would happen to the United States
the trust that political solutions were usually possible
the certainty that settlers would be safe if they traveled in groups
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