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The conclusion of the Mexican-American War raised the stakes in the fight over

A
the border with Canada.
B
the Bear Flag Republic.
C
the Missouri Compromise.
D
slavery in the United States.
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Why was Winfield Scott’s victory in Mexico City in 1847 significant?

A
His victory resulted in the capture of one of Mexico’s seaports.
B
His victory ended the Mexican-American War by forcing a surrender.
C
His victory allowed the United States to acquire all of Mexico.
D
His victory meant Polk would be able to annex Texas for the United States.
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The Mexican Cession added to the United States

A
new territory that extended to the Canadian border in the North.
B
a small parcel of land in present-day Arizona and New Mexico.
C
two ports in the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of California.
D
new territory that contributed to the formation of seven new states.
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In the 1840s, what was the main disagreement between Mexico and the Republic of Texas?

A
the border between the US and Mexico
B
the practice of slavery in Texas
C
the border between Texas and Mexico
D
the practice of slavery in Mexico
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Why was the United States willing to pay more per mile for the Gadsden Purchase than for the Mexican Cession?

A
The land may have been small, but it completed the state of Arizona.
B
The United States wanted to prevent clashes along the southern border.
C
The Gadsden Purchase gave the United States land to build a railroad.
D
The United States paid more money to make amends with Mexico.
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In the late 1840s, what challenges did Mexicans living in territory ceded by Mexico face?

A
outnumbering white settlers
B
being forced into slavery
C
having inexperience farming the land
D
having their families split across two nations
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For Mexico in the mid-1800s, the Mexican Cession was

A
a means of getting money that led to a period of prosperity and economic success.
B
an opportunity to make peace and build a good relationship with the United States.
C
a negative consequence of the war because Mexico suffered a sizable loss of territory.
D
a positive consequence of the war because Mexico gained a sizable amount of territory.
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Why were Southerners more likely than Northerners to support the Mexican-American War?

A
Southerners supported Manifest Destiny, while Northerners did not.
B
States that formed from the new territory would likely allow slavery.
C
More Southerners belonged to the Whig Party and supported the war.
D
Southerners lived near the border and were concerned about attacks.
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In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, the United States

A
acquired most of the land owned by Mexico.
B
established Texas as an independent republic.
C
paid $15 million for lands the Mexican Cession.
D
ceded control of California to Mexico.
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Whose interests were best served by the Gadsden Purchase?

A
Mexican citizens
B
railroad owners
C
abolitionists
D
slaveholders

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