Key Events of American Expansion

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What was the primary belief behind the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century United States?

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The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the North American continent.

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Which event marked the beginning of the Mexican-American War? Options: The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo., The annexation of Texas by the United States., The Battle of the Alamo., The skirmish at the Rio Grande.

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The skirmish at the Rio Grande.

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What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo in the Texas Revolution?

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It became a symbol of Texan resistance and sacrifice.

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What territory was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican Cession?

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California and New Mexico

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What was the purpose of the Wilmot Proviso?

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To prohibit slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico.

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Who was Antonio López de Santa Anna?

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The president of Mexico during the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.

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What role did Sam Houston play in the Texas Revolution?

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He was the commander of the Texan army and later became the first president of the Republic of Texas.

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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It ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the Mexican Cession.

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Which of the following was a direct result of the Mexican-American War? Options: The independence of Texas., The acquisition of the Louisiana Territory., The expansion of U.S. territory to the Pacific Ocean., The establishment of the Oregon Trail.

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The expansion of U.S. territory to the Pacific Ocean.

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What was the main reason for the U.S. interest in acquiring California during the Mexican-American War?

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To gain access to the Pacific Ocean for trade.