Question

Why was the United States willing to pay more per mile for the Gadsden Purchase than for the Mexican Cession?
A. The land may have been small, but it completed the state of Arizona.
B. The United States wanted to prevent clashes along the southern border.
C. The Gadsden Purchase gave the United States land to build a railroad.
D. The United States paid more money to make amends with Mexico.

Answer 1

Will Medal

Answer 2

I don't know for sure but I saw your question this morning too so I'm gonna say if I were choosing I would say B maybe? Sorry I can't be more help

Answer 3

You are wrong it is C