Gadsden Purchase 1853 Flashcards
1
Q
Which president oversaw the Gadsden Purchase?
A
Franklin Pierce
2
Q
What was Pierce’s aim in signing the Gadsden Purchase?
A
To maintain the unity of the pro-slavery Democratic Party
3
Q
Who did Pierce give authority to negotiate a land purchase with Mexico?
A
James Gadsden
4
Q
How much territory was gained from the Gadsden Purchase?
A
140,000 km2
5
Q
What states contain land from the Gadsden Purchase?
A
Arizona and New Mexico
6
Q
Why were Southerners supportive of the Gadsden Purchase?
A
They wanted to build a southern railway to the Pacific
7
Q
Were attempts to acquire Cuba successful following the Gadsden Purchase?
A
No- the GP had shows the difficulty for the Democrats in pushing through expansionist policy
