The "Spot Resolutions," as proposed by _____, presented countervailing views on advocating America's manifest destiny.
A)Sam Houston
B)William B. Travis
C)Joseph Smith
D)Abraham Lincoln
E)Stephen F. Austin

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "Spot Resolutions" were proposed by Abraham Lincoln, who questioned President James K. Polk's justification for the Mexican-American War, challenging the location of a skirmish that Polk claimed was on American soil. This was part of Lincoln's early political career and showed his skepticism towards the concept of manifest destiny when used to justify expansion through conflict.

The "Spot Resolutions," as Proposed by _____, Presented Countervailing Views