Which of the following statements about the Mexican War (1846-1848) is NOT accurate?
a. Texas annexation contributed to the outbreak of war.
b. It helped James K. Polk fulfil some of his campaign promises.
c. Support for the war reflected collective American assumptions about divine providence and the right to western lands.
d. It substantially increased the size and scope of the United States.
e. It promoted nationalism and brought an end to sectional debates.

Respuesta :

The statement that is false about the Mexican War was e. It promoted nationalism and brought an end to sectional debates.

What did the Mexican War lead to?

There was a support for the war from Americans who believed it was their right to gain more western territory.

The war was not supported by all Americans however because there were debates over Texas and its history of slavery. This means that the war did not put an end to sectionalism in terms of North v. South conflict.

In conclusion, option E is correct.

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