Manifest Destiny

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How did the United States acquire different areas of land to form what is today recognized as the US?

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All of these

Front

The idea that Americans were destined, by God, to settle and control most of North America is known as

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manifest destiny

Front

This painting represents the idea of

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manifest destiny

Front

Which land did the United States purchase? Options: Louisiana, Oregon, California, Texas

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Louisiana

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It was believed that Americans were destined to travel in which direction?

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West

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annex

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join

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Reasons for moving west?

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The East was becoming too crowded, free land, economic opportunities.

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What country did the United States go to war with for land?

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Mexico

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Which country did the United States sign a treaty with to obtain part of the Oregon Territory? Options: Mexico, Great Britain, France, Spain

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Great Britain

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How did Manifest Destiny contribute to the Civil War?

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U.S. expansion fueled the debate over slavery