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The westward expansion (A.K.A Manifest Destiny) was believed, by the Americans, that they could claim that land so they could spread their government and rule westward.
They also believed they were protected by a higher being, Providence.
John W. Mackay and George Hearst had interests in owning mines in common.
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Davinia.
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The answer for this question is: <span>C) Manifest Destiny </span>
Manifest destiny is the attitude that drives American expansion to get as much territory as possible.
This term could be associated with the event because The Mexican american war was started because Mexico rejected American proposal to buy out some of its lands.
