Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the belief called that Americans had a god-given right to expand westward?

Back

Manifest Destiny

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which battle became the rallying cry for the War for Texas Independence?

Back

Battle of the Alamo

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did many Southerners move to Texas in the early 19th century?

Back

For excellent farmland for growing cotton

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain why the US and Britain compromised on the Oregon territory boundary at the 49th parallel.

Back

The US wanted to avoid a war with Britain while already engaged in the Mexican-American War.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in terms of territorial changes?

Back

It established the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Discuss the implications of Texas entering the Union as a slave state in 1845.

Back

It caused tension between the North and South.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main issue regarding the new territories acquired from Mexico in terms of slavery?

Back

Whether they should be free or slave states.

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