
Unit 5 - Westward Expansion & Manifest Destiny
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America
Back
Manifest Destiny
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The war ended with 2 sides signing a treaty which took away half of Mexico's land. What was the name of the treaty?
Back
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in? Options: Northeastern U.S., Southeastern U.S., Northwestern U.S., Southwestern U.S.
Back
Southwestern U.S.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The war with Mexico BEGAN with
Back
a border dispute in Texas
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The purchase of Louisiana
Back
doubled the size of the United States and gave control of the Mississippi River
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853? Options: it was needed for the building of a railroad, it was a gift from Mexico, it was part of the treaty with Mexico, gold was discovered in that area
Back
it was needed for the building of a railroad
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States? European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety., Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming., Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward., The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.
Back
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
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