The mexican-american war contributed to all of the following, except: a) the strengthening of the union. b) the united states becoming a transcontinental nation. c) the end of a prolonged depression d). the creation of the department of the interior. e) a dramatic expansion of the federal government.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.