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supported the ideas of manifest destiny, other americans opposed these ideas. decide whether each viewpoint was more likely held by a supporter of manifest destiny or an opponent of manifest destiny.
viewpoint\tsupporter of manifest destiny\topponent of manifest destiny
the united states should buy all of oregon from great britain.\t\t
any land the united states adds will have slavery. slavery is wrong.\t\t
the united states should take california and new mexico from mexico.\t\t
the republic of texas should join the united states as a new state.\t\t
the united states should not go to war just to gain more land.\t\t
- Buying Oregon expands US territory, aligning with Manifest Destiny's goal of continental expansion.
- Opponents opposed expansion over slavery concerns, as new land could expand slavery which they viewed as wrong.
- Taking land from Mexico directly advances the territorial expansion core of Manifest Destiny.
- Annexing Texas grows US territory, a key goal for Manifest Destiny supporters.
- Opponents rejected aggressive expansion via war, as it conflicted with their anti-expansion or anti-war views.
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| Viewpoint | Supporter of Manifest Destiny | Opponent of Manifest Destiny |
|---|---|---|
| Any land the United States adds will have slavery. Slavery is wrong. | ✅ | |
| The United States should take California and New Mexico from Mexico. | ✅ | |
| The Republic of Texas should join the United States as a new state. | ✅ | |
| The United States should not go to war just to gain more land. | ✅ |