Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase, and Oregon Country

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War? Options: the Battle of Buena Vista, the election of James K. Polk, the U.S. invasion of California, the annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress
Back
the annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Back
It decreased its territory by half.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these describes President Polk? Options: He did all he could to avoid war with Mexico., He wanted the United States to increase its territory., He worked to build friendships with border nations., He bought land that proved to be of little use to the country.
Back
He wanted the United States to increase its territory.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How much money did the US government give Mexico for the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
Back
$15 mil
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853?
Back
a good railroad route to California
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
For how much did the US buy the land in the Gadsden Purchase?
Back
$10 mil
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these was an incentive for colonists to travel to Oregon Country?
gold deposits,
fertile farmland,
religious freedom,
Canadian citizenship
Back
fertile farmland
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