Question

what did the united states acquire in the gadsden purchase of 1853?
a. california and arizona
b. northern california and oregon
c. utah, nevada, and colorado
d. southern arizona and part of new mexico

Explanation:

The Gadsden Purchase in 1853 involved the United States acquiring land from Mexico. The land acquired was southern Arizona and a part of New Mexico, which corresponds to option D. Option A is incorrect as California was acquired earlier (e.g., in the Mexican - American War). Option B's territories were not part of the Gadsden Purchase. Option C's territories were not acquired through the Gadsden Purchase.

Answer:

D. Southern Arizona and part of New Mexico