What was the primary motivation for the draining of lake beds in mexico city? a. to reduce the risk of flooding b. to prevent the spread of diseases c. to protect the city from invaders d. to mine for gold under the lake beds

What was gained through the gadsden purchase

"but let us admit texas, and we shall place the balance of power in the hands of the texans themselves. they, with the southern states, will control the policy and the destiny of this nation; our tariff will then be held at the will of the texan advocates of free trade. are our friends of the north prepared to deliver over this great national policy to the people of texas? " - rep. joshua giddings, ohio, may 21, 1844 this quote points to what major issue in the years leading up to the civil war?

Siddhartha gautama founded the religion of