Question

why was the gadsden purchase made? select one answer a the land of the gadsden purchase was excellent for farming. b the land was needed to complete a railroad line through what is today the southwestern united states. c the united states threatened to invade mexico once again if mexico refused to sell the territory d it was part of a secret agreement between the governments of the united states, mexico and canada. mexican cession (cc0)

Explanation:

The Gadsden Purchase (1853) involved the U.S. acquiring land from Mexico (present-day southern Arizona and New Mexico). Its primary purpose was to secure a flat route for a transcontinental railroad through the Southwest, as the terrain was suitable for railway construction. Option A is incorrect because the land was arid, not prime farming land. Option C is false—there was no invasion threat; it was a negotiated purchase. Option D is wrong because Canada was not involved.

Answer:

B. The land was needed to complete a railroad line through what is today the Southwestern United States.