How Did the Territory Acquired from the Mexican War Promote

question 87

Multiple Choice

How did the territory acquired from the Mexican War promote Thomas Jefferson's earlier idea of an Empire of Liberty?

• A) More land meant more business opportunities.
• B) Only people classified as whites gained full rights.
• C) Desert farming would attract many American settlers.
• D) The national government would have full sovereignty.

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