Manifest Destiny

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In the 1800s, the idea that expanding the United States westward to the Pacific Ocean was a natural right is called:

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Manifest Destiny

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Reason Americans wanted to expand their territory?

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All of the above

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What is significant about the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

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It was the first land added to the United States.

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During Lewis and Clark's expedition, they met __________, a young Shoshone woman who joined their group.

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Sacagawea

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In 1817, General Andrew Jackson marched his army into Florida and:

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ended the Seminole raids and captured two forts.

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In 1819, why did Spain agree to give Florida to the United States?

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Spain realized it could not defend its land from U.S. attacks.

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Because many Texans wanted the United States to annex Texas, in 1845, Congress:

• gave Texas its independence
• became allies with Texas
• made Texas the 28th state
• let Texans live on US land

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made Texas the 28th state

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In the 1800s, the Mexican government wanted more settlers, so it promised Americans:
- all Texas territory
- a peace agreement
- military support
- free land in Texas

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free land in Texas

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After the acquisition of Oregon Country, how did the lives of American Indians change?

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Their land was taken and turned into farmland by the settlers.

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What was the resolution between Great Britain and the United States over Oregon Country in 1846?

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Great Britain agreed to a drawn boundary