____________________ Is the Philosophy That an Action Is Right If

question 52

Short Answer

____________________ is the philosophy that an action is right if it produces the greatest satisfaction or pleasure for the greatest number of people.

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Definitions:

Mexican War

Also known as the Mexican-American War, fought from 1846 to 1848, which resulted in the United States acquiring territories such as California and New Mexico.

Mexican Cession

A territory of present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming that Mexico ceded to the United States in 1848 under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Mexico

A country in North America, known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and history that encompasses ancient civilizations, colonial periods, and modern development.

Nativism

The political policy of promoting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants, including by supporting immigration-restriction measures.