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Anni [7]
3 years ago
12

Through the __________ in 1853, the United States acquired the lands to build a railroad connection from Texas to the Pacific Co

ast. A. Mexican Cession B. Louisiana Purchase C. Gadsden Purchase D. Florida Cession
History
2 answers:
Alex787 [66]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

b

Explanation:

Grace [21]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

C

Explanation:

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