How was the impact of the Mexican Cession in 1848 similar to the impact of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803? Make sure your answer includes specific evidence connecting the broad context of both events.

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Brylee Stevenson

2 March, 08:10

How was the impact of the Mexican Cession in 1848 similar to the impact of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803? Make sure your answer includes specific evidence connecting the broad context of both events.

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Gilbert Raymond · Answer 1

The Mexican Cession in 1848 and the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 have some similarities, both represented acquisitons of territory for the United States and coincidentally both were obtained by payments of $15 million dollars, to Mexico and France, respectively. The impact of these new territories also have social implications as discussion regarding if the slavery should be legal in these lands were discussed.