EL US Frontier Flashcard

Front

The forced removal of the Cherokee from their homeland.

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The Trail of Tears

Front

The belief that god wanted the United States to expand to the west coast, so Americans could spread their culture, religion, and values.

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Manifest Destiny

Front

The belief that your culture is superior to or better than other cultures. This fueled the belief of manifest destiny.

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ethnocentrism

Front

Land set aside from Native Americans to live on.

Back

reservation

Front

Which territory is green? Options: Louisiana Territory, Texas, Gadsden Purchase, Mexican Cession

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Texas

Front

Which Territory is Orange?

Back

Oregon Territory

Front

Which Territory did the US gain first? Options: The Original 13 States, Louisiana Territory, Florida, Oregon Territory

Back

The Original 13 States

Front

The Mississippi River divides which two territories?

Back

The Original United States and the Louisiana Territory

Front

Which river provides the border between Texas and Mexico?

Back

The Rio Grande River

Front

Which Territory is purple? Options: The Convention of 1818, Florida, Mexican Cession, Louisiana

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Mexican Cession