US Westward Expansion Flashcard

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Between which years did the US expand westward according to the document? Options: 1844 and 1877, 1800 and 1850, 1900 and 1950, 1776 and 1820

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1844 and 1877

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By 1830, what was the ratio of Americans to Mexicans in Texas? Options: 1 to 1, 2 to 1, 3 to 1, 4 to 1

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3 to 1

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What action did Santa Anna take that led to a revolt by Houston's group of American settlers? Options: Declared war on the United States, Abolished the federal government, Signed a peace treaty, Established a new constitution

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Abolished the federal government

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Which country did not claim Oregon? Options: Spain, Russia, France, Great Britain

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France

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Which latitude was associated with the Democratic Party's expansionist idea? Options: 45'30, 54'40, 60'20, 49'00

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54'40

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Which party believed in the idea of Manifest Destiny allowing the removal of Native Americans? Options: Democratic Party, Whig Party, Republican Party, Federalist Party

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Democratic Party

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What did many Americans want Texas to do in 1844? Options: Join the Union, Declare independence, Remain a Mexican territory, Become a separate nation

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Join the Union

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Which party had many different candidates trying to get the nomination in 1844? Options: Democratic, Whig, Republican, Federalist

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Democratic

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Which political party did Henry Clay represent in the Election of 1844? Options: Whig, Democratic, Republican, Federalist

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Whig

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What was one of the main issues in the Election of 1844 related to Manifest Destiny? Texas, California, Florida, New Mexico

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Texas