Why was the Gadsden Purchase important to the United States?

A.) Manifest Destiny grew stronger.

B.) A direct line across the American territory for the railroad to the Pacific was ensured.

C.) A new southern trail to California was provided.

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Gilbert Terrell

27 February, 05:39

Why was the Gadsden Purchase important to the United States?

A.) Manifest Destiny grew stronger.

B.) A direct line across the American territory for the railroad to the Pacific was ensured.

C.) A new southern trail to California was provided.

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Kelton · Answer 1

The correct answer is B.

The Gadsden Purchase was land bought by the US from Mexico. This land established the Mexican-American border that we know today. One of the biggest reasons why the US wanted this land was so that the Southern Pacific Railroad company could continue to build a transcontinental railroad.

Why was the Gadsden Purchase important to the United States?A.) Manifest Destiny grew stronger.B.) A direct line across the American territory for the railroad to the Pacific was ensured.C.) A new southern trail to California was provided.

Why was the Gadsden Purchase important to the United States?

A.) Manifest Destiny grew stronger.

B.) A direct line across the American territory for the railroad to the Pacific was ensured.

C.) A new southern trail to California was provided.