Read the statement.
The Monroe Doctrine encouraged Americans to settle new territory.
What happened when Americans moved into the area that is now Texas?
Responses
Settlers wanted to unify under Spanish rule and separate from the United States.Settlers wanted to unify under Spanish rule and separate from the United States.
The expansion caused Spain and Portugal to invade the Gulf of Mexico.The expansion caused Spain and Portugal to invade the Gulf of Mexico.
The expansion westward later led to the Mexican-American War.The expansion westward later led to the Mexican-American War.
American Indians there wanted to join the United States.