Westward Expansion

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Gold was discovered in this state in 1849.

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California

Front

This was the belief that Americans had the right to expand its borders from coast to coast.

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Manifest Destiny

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Native Americans were forced to move to land set aside for their use. These lands were called

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Reservations

Front

White people tried to make the Native Americans appear "more American". This attempt was called

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assimilation

Front

True or False: Many treaties were broken with the Native Americans

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True

Front

Which statement best represents the United States’ view on land acquisition in the 1800’s?

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America’s attitude toward completing Manifest Destiny was to get all land they wanted through any means needed

Front

The taking over of a piece of land to add to your country is called what?

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Annexation

Front

Which monumental event gifted us the territories of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming?

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The Mexican-American War

Front

Which territory did the United States purchase from France, doubling its size overnight? Options: Alaska, Texas, California, Louisiana

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Louisiana

Front

Which new territory came from Spain? Options: Florida, Texas, California, Louisiana

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Florida