During the 1840s,it became apparent that
A) many Americans opposed the idea of taking on new territories.
B) slavery was uppermost in the minds of all those pushing for expansion.
C) the federal government was not anxious to expand American territory, but would try to carry out the will of the people.
D) many American voters strongly supported the idea of expansion.
E) the West was destined to belong to the United States.

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Many American voters strongly supported the idea of expansion during the 1840s, as evidenced by the popularity of the slogan "Manifest Destiny" and the support for territorial acquisition during the Mexican-American War.

During the 1840s,it Became Apparent That