Question

select the answer that places the following events from the 1840s and 1850s in the correct chronological order:

a. the boundary between canada and the united states in the oregon territory is settled.

b. james k. polk is elected president as a champion of westward expansion.

c. the united states acquired almost all of mexicos northern territories west of the rio grande.

a.) a, b, c
b.) b, c, a
c.) b, a, c
d.) c, a, b

Explanation:

Identify the historical dates of each event

To place the events in the correct chronological order, we must determine the exact year each event occurred:

• Event A: The boundary between Canada and the United States in the Oregon Territory is settled. This refers to the signing of the Oregon Treaty, which occurred in 1846.
• Event B: James K. Polk is elected president as a champion of westward expansion. The presidential election in which Polk defeated Henry Clay took place in November 1844.
• Event C: The United States acquired almost all of Mexico's northern territories west of the Rio Grande. This refers to the Mexican Cession, established by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed in 1848.

Arrange the events chronologically

Comparing the years of each event:

1. 1844: James K. Polk is elected president (Event B).
2. 1846: The Oregon boundary is settled (Event A).
3. 1848: The United States acquires Mexico's northern territories (Event C).

Therefore, the correct chronological order is B, A, C. This matches option c.

Answer:

• a.) A, B, C
• b.) B, C, A
• c.) B, A, C (Correct answer)
• d.) C, A, B