Lesson 48 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPThe Gadsden Purchase
The Gadsden Purchase took place in 1854 when the United States bought land from Mexico for $10 million.
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The Gadsden Purchase took place in 1854 when the United States bought land from Mexico for $10 million. This purchase included parts of present-day Arizona and New Mexico. The land was important for building a southern route for a transcontinental railroad. The Gadsden Purchase helped the U.S. expand its territory and improve transportation across the country.
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The Gadsden Purchase happened in 1854.
It cost the U.S. $10 million.
The land was used for a southern railroad route.
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