Question

Why was the Mexican Cession a significant event?

A. it united different cultural groups living in western areas
B. it intensified the debate over the expansion of slavery
C. it created a temporary southern border
D. it led to the development of canal systems to move goods

Answer 1

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B. it intensified the debate over the expansion of slavery

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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I apologize for any confusion. The correct answer is B. it intensified the debate over the expansion of slavery. The Mexican Cession, which occurred after the Mexican-American War, added a significant amount of territory to the United States. This raised the issue of whether slavery should be allowed in these newly acquired lands, which further heightened tension between the North and the South and eventually contributed to the outbreak of the American Civil War.