Manifest Destiny

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In the 1840s, westward expansion was justified by a belief in:

• Laissez-Faire
• Popular Sovereignty
• Cultural Pluralism
• Manifest Destiny

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Manifest Destiny

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Which quotation best represents the idea of Manifest Destiny? "American interests are best served by strict isolationism." , "The Passage of protective tariffs will encourage industrial development." , "Immigration is the key to the nation's economic growth." , The United States has a duty to spread American ideals westward

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The United States has a duty to spread American ideals westward

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Which two areas of the map made up the United States in 1803 as a result of the Louisiana Purchase? Options: A and B, A and D, B and D, E and G.

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A and D

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The U.S.A purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803 was geographically important because it

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provided full access to the Mississippi River

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What was one result of the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

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Gained control of the port of New Orleans

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What action did Thomas Jefferson take using a loose interpretation of the United States Constitution?

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Purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803

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Which event most directly contributed to the growth of New York City as the nation's leading trade center?

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Opening of the Erie Canal

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Which group benefited the most from the United States acquisition of the port of New Orleans?

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Farmers in the Ohio River Valley

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Why was the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 important to the development of the nation?

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Increased trade between the East Coast and the Midwest

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The map shows the exploration routes of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon Pike. A valid conclusion based on this map is that these expeditions:

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Used river systems to help them on their journeys