Thomas Nast, “Uncle Sam’s Thanksgiving Dinner,” 1869, drawn in support of the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Courtesy of the Library of Congress
Question
Which of the following developments could best refute the argument expressed in the image?
Responses
The Mexican-American War resulted in the expansion of United States territories.
The Mexican-American War resulted in the expansion of United States territories.
The continued westward movement of settlers increased agricultural production.
The continued westward movement of settlers increased agricultural production.
The conclusion of the Civil War stirred debates over citizenship.
The conclusion of the Civil War stirred debates over citizenship.
The invention of new sailing technologies made international trade easier.