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Interpreting Text and Visuals

1. How many present-day states are included, at least in part, in the acquisition from Mexico?

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2. Look at the Mexican Cession and think about where the United States began back in 1776. What borders did the United States gain when it acquired this territory?

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3. Which state acquired part of its land from the Mexican Cession, part from the Gadsden Purchase, and part from the Texas Annexation? ______

4. In what state is most of the land of the Gadsden Purchase found? ______

5. Which states were fashioned in their entirety from these territories? ______

6. How much did acquiring these three parcels of land cost the United States? ______

7. Statehood came early for some of the lands acquired from Mexico, such as California and Texas. For other lands, however, statehood came later and for some, not until the 20th century. What might account for the difference in the dates of statehood for these lands?

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