Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

it was needed for the building of a railroad

it was part of the treaty with Mexico

gold was discovered in that area

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.

Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.

The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

What does the word economic reasons mean?

The production of goods and services; how people make money

Issues relating to religion, language, and people

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.

Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.

The United States should respect the land claims of countries.

All people in the United States should have the right to vote.

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