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Question

(4 points)
Belief the U.S. should own land from coast to coast; caused by population boom and desire to acquire resources on new land

Doubled the size of the U.S.; allowed for westward expansion

Provided the U.S. with land to expand the Transcontinental Railroad

Officially ended the U.S.-Mexican War and established new border between the U.S. and Mexico

treaty of guadalupe hidalgo, gadsen purchase, louisiana purcahse, manifest destiny

Answer 1

Here’s how the provided phrases match with the concepts you listed:

1. Belief the U.S. should own land from coast to coast; caused by population boom and desire to acquire resources on new land
   Answer: Manifest Destiny

2. Doubled the size of the U.S.; allowed for westward expansion
   Answer: Louisiana Purchase

3. Provided the U.S. with land to expand the Transcontinental Railroad
   Answer: Gadsden Purchase

4. Officially ended the U.S.-Mexican War and established new border between the U.S. and Mexico
   Answer: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

So the complete match is:

• Manifest Destiny → Belief the U.S. should own land from coast to coast; caused by population boom and desire to acquire resources on new land
• Louisiana Purchase → Doubled the size of the U.S.; allowed for westward expansion
• Gadsden Purchase → Provided the U.S. with land to expand the Transcontinental Railroad
• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo → Officially ended the U.S.-Mexican War and established new border between the U.S. and Mexico