According to the Introductory Video in Section 12

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to the introductory video in section 12.4,how did the war with Mexico affect Ulysses Grant?

• A) It turned him off of war completely and made him a pacifist.
• B) It launched him to the national stage as the greatest general of all time.
• C) It convinced him to fight only for causes that he believed were just.
• D) It strengthened his commitment to the preservation of slavery.

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Definitions:

Martin Van Buren

The eighth President of the United States (1837-1841), known for his role in the development of the American political party system.

Texas

The second-largest state in the United States by both area and population, known for its significant historical events such as the Battle of the Alamo and rich cultural heritage.

Slavery Issue

The contentious debate over the moral, economic, and legal aspects of slavery, particularly in the United States before the Civil War.

Manifest Destiny

The 19th-century doctrine or belief that expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.