Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase, and Oregon Country

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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

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the annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress

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How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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It decreased its territory by half.

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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.

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He wanted the United States to increase its territory.

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How much money did the US government give Mexico for the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

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$15 mil

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What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853?

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a good railroad route to California

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For how much did the US buy the land in the Gadsden Purchase?

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$10 mil

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Which of these was an incentive for colonists to travel to Oregon Country?
gold deposits,
fertile farmland,
religious freedom,
Canadian citizenship

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fertile farmland

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Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?

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New land, opportunities & life.

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Which of these was a campaign slogan in President Polk’s 1844 campaign? "Victory or death!", "All of Oregon or none!", "Remember the Alamo!", "Rough and ready!"

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"All of Oregon or none!"

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Where did the border of the Oregon border get set at?

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49th parallel