Unit 3 US History

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America.

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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

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it was needed for the building of a railroad

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The discovery of gold led to

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California statehood

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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.

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Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

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Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs became known as

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the spoils system.

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Andrew Jackson's election victory in 1828 depended on support from: the rich and well-born., Native Americans., the common people., states' rights supporters.

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the common people.

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Which group was most hurt by Jackson's removal policy? Options: the rich and well-born, Native Americans, the common people, states' rights supporters

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Native Americans

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The Trail of Tears refers to

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the removal of Cherokee Indians from Georgia to Indian Territory.

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Why did Jackson oppose the Bank of the United States?

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He thought it was unconstitutional and that it favored the rich.

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Who became president in the election of 1824?

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John Quincy Adams