In 1844, what country owned present-day california, nevada, and utah; and parts of present-day colorado, arizona, new mexico, and wyoming?
a.) spain
b.) usa
c.) mexico
d.) great britain

What is the title of the head of thr department of defense?

What was the significant advancement of the caravel? a. it could sail with the wind c. it could sail against the wind b. it could sail at night d. it was motorized

"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?