1. which group describes major outcomes of the mexican american war?
group a-
•the united states gained new mexico and california
•questions arose whether new territory would be free or slave
•the southernmost border of texas was set at the rio grande
•the united states gained territory in present-day utah, arizona, and nevada
group b-
•the united states gained territory in present-day kansas, oklahoma, and colorado.
•california and new mexico were admitted to the union as slave states
•the nueces river was established as the southernmost border of texas
•the united states gained california and new mexico

2. match each following trails with its correct description
1. oregon trail
2. mormon trail
3. santa fe trail
a. ended in utah
b. primary route to the pacific northwest
c. used mostly by traders
a. 1-a; 2-b; 3-c
b. 1-b; 2-a; 3-c
c. 1-a; 2-c; 3-b