Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

Assessment

Flashcard

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Manifest Destiny?

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Back

The US had the right and duty to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What president wanted to purchase New Orleans from France in the early 1800's? Options: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Q. Adams

Back

Thomas Jefferson

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Instead of purchasing just New Orleans, the French sold the entire Louisiana Territory for how much money?

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Back

15 million dollars

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Once the Louisiana Territory was purchased, the United States _______ in size.

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Back

doubled

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Spain sell Florida to the United States for $5 million dollars?

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Back

They were fearful of going to war.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did so many people like the territory of Texas?

Back

It had cotton.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Stephen Austin and the American settlers upset the Mexican government when settling in Texas?

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Back

The Americans were not following Mexican law

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