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What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

Question 1 options:

Each involved land forcibly taken from Mexico.


Each resulted in territory annexed by the United States.


They increased the territory of the United States.


They brought about a war with Mexico.

Question 2 (2 points)
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Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

Question 2 options:

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.


Many Americans felt it was their God-given right and duty to move westward and spread democracy.


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

Question 3 (2 points)
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What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase in 1853?

Question 3 options:

Gold was discovered in that area.


It was part of the treaty with Mexico ending the war.


It was a treaty with the Native Americans for the land.


The land was needed to complete the railroad.

Answer 1

question 1: They increased the territory of the US

question 2: Many Americans felt it was their God given right and duty to move westward and expand democracy

question 3: The land was needed to complete a railroad