Discussion: Manifest Destiny and the Mexican War of 1846

For the initial post, pick two (2) of the following historical events: The independence of Texas & The Missouri Compromise Then, address the following for your selections: Which of your two selections do you consider most impactful on Westward Expansion during 1800-1848? Explain why. Analyze the effects of the ideology of Manifest Destiny on the two historical events that you chose from the list. 

Requirements: 550-700 words