Question
Why was control of California so important to President James Polk?
a) International trade would be less costly with control of California ports.
b) As a slave state, California would shift the balance of Congress.
c) Maintaining control of California ensured peace with Mexico.
d) The Rio Grande River was important to the canal system.
a) International trade would be less costly with control of California ports.
b) As a slave state, California would shift the balance of Congress.
c) Maintaining control of California ensured peace with Mexico.
d) The Rio Grande River was important to the canal system.
Answers
GPT 3.5
a) International trade would be less costly with control of California ports.
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