Question

During the time of manifest destiny, the addition of _____ was highly desirable because it contained two of the three natural ports on the Pacific coast.
Alaska
Oregon
California
Washington

Answer 1

It is Alaska I just went there and saw why they wanted Alaska mainly because if the oil

Answer 2

During the time of manifest destiny, the addition of California was highly desirable because it contained two of the three natural ports on the pacific coast.

California also possessed:  a rich fertile central valley, a moderate year-round climate.