Because of the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution started in Britain and was the reason for many great discoveries and inventions, including an evolution of science.
D.) used violence and intimidation
Answer:
C. They had no intentions of recolonizing the Americas.
Explanation:
A. is wrong as well as D.
European powers did not seek to recolonize the Western Hemisphere
Monarchs were offended by Monroe's bold statement.
The Mexican-American War opened up the American Southwest and California to settlers. Prior to the mid-18th century war, Mexican territory encompassed what is now Arizona, New Mexico, and a bulk of California. However, following the Mexican surrender, the US laid claim to most of that land thereby opening the regions up to American settlers moving west.