The Rush-Bagot Treaty ended the war with Mexico in 1848, with Mexico agreeing to sell California and New Mexico to the United States and to give up all claim to Texas in exchange for $15 million
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Identify and explain the major political issues of the Gilded Age, then compare and contrast the views held by Republicans and Democrats on these issues.
What will be an ideal response?
Which group constituted a key conduit for "enlightened" American political and moral ideas back to Europe?
a. Returning British prisoners of war b. French army and navy officers c. European nobles returning from expeditions to the new American frontier d. Missionary priests returning from evangelical campaigns deep in the U.S. back country e. Official proclamations sent to the governments of Europe by George Washington
Why did educational reformers want local schools to serve sometimes as a substitute for the family?
A) They were worried that poor and immigrant families would not properly nurture their children. B) They were worried that parents in poor and immigrant families often ended up getting divorced. C) They were afraid that many families would resist the new child-centered model of family life they endorsed for religious reasons. D) They were worried that parents in wealthy families often ended up getting divorced. E) They were worried that parents in poor and immigrant families often ended up abandoning their children.
Which of the following contributed to the rapid economic growth of the Sunbelt?
a) Cold War defense spending b) affirmative action programs Consider This: The economic importance of the Sunbelt first became apparent during World War II. See 32.2.1: A People on the Move. c) expansion of agriculture Consider This: The economic importance of the Sunbelt first became apparent during World War II. See 32.2.1: A People on the Move. d) discovery of coal mines Consider This: The economic importance of the Sunbelt first became apparent during World War II. See 32.2.1: A People on the Move.