Westward Expansion Map

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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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Manifest Destiny offered many people...

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Economic Opportunity

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What year was Texas annexed into the United States?

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1845

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What territory is circled? Options: Gadsden Purchase, Louisiana, Oregon, Florida

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Oregon

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Name the YEAR acquired of the territory for #8

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1853

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Name the YEAR acquired of the territory for #3

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1819

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Name the YEAR acquired of the territory for #5

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1845

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Name the YEAR acquired of the territory for #4

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1803

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The shaded region was acquired from which country?

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Mexico

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The shaded region was acquired from which country?

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Spain