As part of the Treaty of Guadalupe, California became a territory of the United States in 1848. a. Choose ONE of the following and explain why your choice represents the event that led to the acquisition of California.

The Republic of Texas is formed
James Polk is elected
The Bear Flag Revolt begins

b. Contrast your choice against ONE of the other options, demonstrating why that option is not as significant as your choice.

yellow fever and other tropical diseases

native american contribution: the patriots from britain learn how to hunt, fish, and introduce diversity within cultures.

african americans: indirectly introduced the idea of diversity to americans. africans coming to america because of slavery taught white americans that people come from different backgrounds and colors. it also built america's economic stability for a great period of time. 

women: make america what it is today. there are some societies that are in the world currently that do not give women the same right we give women here in the united states. because women have rights here in the united states, other countries' citizens strive to come to america, especially women, since they have equal rights in the united states. this is important because america is seen and desired by many in the world. 

children: children are our future. we learn from our elders and carry out things the same or differently learning from america's history. we continue tradition and change tradition if it is needed. 

the answer is c. they believed the royal family should hold all the power.