Nationalism. As Manifest Destiny was geared towards more of the individual people's growth (i.e go-getters) compared to Nationalism; the growth and advancement of the nation's people's as a whole.
The battle stopped the Germans from advancing further east.
Answer: Expansion of Texas and American relationship with Mexico.
Explanation:
It's a metaphor
for the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to bring money to a representative's district.