Most American Leaders Believed That the Only Way to Keep

question 43

Multiple Choice

Most American leaders believed that the only way to keep the new Pacific Coast territories from breaking away from United States control was to

• A) allow slavery in these areas.
• B) build a canal across Central America.
• C) grant the territories quick statehood.
• D) construct a transcontinental railroad.
• E) establish large naval bases in San Diego and Seattle.

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