Question

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What was the opposition of many Americans to Texas annexation?
Responses

the hope that conflict with Native Americans could be avoided

a desire to encourage people to move to the east

concern about the expansion of slavery

fear over the Gadsden Purchase

How did the construction of railroads impact New Mexico and other parts of the Southwest?
Responses

It decreased mining activity throughout the region.

It helped the cattle industry grow and develop.

It created a conflict with Mexico.

It led to land use laws becoming more restrictive.

Answer 1

First one: The hope that conflict with Native Americans could be avoided
Second one: It helped the cattle industry grow and develop.

Explanation for both: During these years, opponents of annexation fervently warned that acquiring Texas would ignite war with Mexico and set the nation on a path of empire building. When the railroad arrived from the north it immediately took up rapid transport of goods and passengers such as had previously come in along the Santa Fe Trail, fueling a new prosperity and growth in the Territory.

Answer 2

For the first question:

Concern about the expansion of slavery was the opposition of many Americans to Texas annexation.

For the second question:

It helped the cattle industry grow and develop was the impact of the construction of railroads on New Mexico and other parts of the Southwest.