<p>The Louisiana Purchase, the annexation of Texas, and the Mexican-American </p><p>War had in common the fact that they resulted in </p><p> a. War between the United States and Spain b. Opening the Caribbean area to American investment c. Giving land to the Native American Indians d. Additional territory for the United States</p><p>The Alamo is important in Texas history because</p><p> a. Texans won an important battle there against the Mexicans b. A defeat there inspired Texan and American volunteers in their fight to win independence from Mexican rule c. All the Texan soldiers there were killed d. A battle there led to a war between Mexico and the United States</p><p>During the late 1840’s, thousands of people were attracted to California to </p><p> a. Fight in the Mexican War. b. Help build railroads. c. Search for gold. d. Obtain good farmland. Northerners opposed annexing Texas because </p><p> a. Texas was almost bankrupt. b. Texans wanted war with Mexico. c. Thousands of Americans had moved to Texas. d. Texans practiced slavery.</p><p>With what nation did Polk agree to a compromise with to gain the Oregon Territory?</p><p> a. Spain c. Mexico b. Russia d. Great Britain</p><p>What battle was an inspiration for Texans?</p><p> a. Battle of Houston b. Battle of New Orleans c. Battle at the Alamo d. Battle of Guadalupe</p>