Why were many Americans in favor of going to war with Mexico?

They believed it was necessary in order to gain more territory.

They needed territory where Native Americans from the East could be resettled.

They thought that defeating Mexico would lead to the possession of Oregon.

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Why were many Americans in favor of going to war with Mexico?


 		 They believed it was necessary in order to gain more territory.
 		
 They needed territory where Native Americans from the East could be resettled.
 		
 They thought that defeating Mexico would lead to the possession of Oregon.

rissyroo118 · Answer

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wwhitlock · Answer

Oregon was never inkcluded in territory claimed by Mexico. There was plenty of land to squezze Indians in to. No need to go to war for that.

rissyroo118 · Answer

that doesn't help lol @wwhitlock

anonymous · Answer

The first one

wwhitlock · Answer

I said the same thing as courtney.