Westward Expansion

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Which term describes the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable?

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Manifest Destiny

Front

Who did the United States buy the Louisiana Purchase from? Options: Spain, France, Great Britain, Mexico

Back

France

Front

What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

Back

They all increased the territory of the United States.

Front

Which President asked Lewis and Clark to go exploring?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Jefferson sent _______ & ______ to explore the new territory from the Louisiana Purchase.

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Lewis & Clark

Front

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory? Options: $100,000, $1 million, $15 million, $100 million

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$15 million

Front

What impact did the railroads have on Native Americans?

Back

The railroads limited their land and decreased their food supply and took away precious resources.

Front

Where were Native Americans forced to relocate? Options: East, Towns, Reservations, Camps

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Reservations

Front

What government grant gave 160 acres of land to pioneers to farm for 5 years? Options: New Land Act, Homestead Act, Free Land Act, Welcome Home Act

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Homestead Act

Front

What did the Dawes Act do?

Back

Divided the plains Indians tribal lands into family plots as a way to encourage assimilation