Which of the following represents the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

disagreements with Britain about the Oregon territory

increasing trade with Japan and other countries in the Pacific

the Gadsden Purchase and the withdrawal of Spain from Mexico

the United States' push to gain territories all the way to the Pacific

The last one is correct:

The United States' push to gain territories all the way to the Pacific

Explanation:

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the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

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