... are rooted in morality and religion, the Christian religion in particular. This is because nearly 80% of the American population is affiliated with the Christian religion. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2122.html This is significant because the Christian religion is a firm believer in the dignity of life, which includes defending life from the time of ... ...

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... political and social aims. National security was a smaller factor in accounting for the expansion. By the 1840's surrounding the United States were Canada, Mexico, A now independent Texas and the Oregon County. Oregon and Mexico were pretty much on offer, because of the vast semi- populated area in Oregon and because Mexico was relatively unthreatening, however they were still a force and it ... ...

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