Manifest Destiny

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Manifest Destiny

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The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America

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As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

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They were forced to live in reservations.

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What states were part of the Mexican Cession? Options: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in? Options: Northeastern U.S., Southeastern U.S., Northwestern U.S., Southwestern U.S.

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Southwestern U.S.

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The war with Mexico began with:

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a border dispute in Texas

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Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853? Options: it was needed for the building of a railroad, it was a gift from Mexico, it was part of the treaty with Mexico, gold was discovered in that area

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it was needed for the building of a railroad

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The discovery of gold led to

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California statehood

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During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?

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Early 1800s

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The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________ (Options: Mississippi River, Pacific Ocean, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes)

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Pacific Ocean

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Belief that the U.S. would control North America? Options: Manifest Destiny, Manifest Determination, Mandate of Heaven, Imperialism

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Manifest Destiny