Live Unit 4 Formative Flashcard: Sectionalism

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Whose Presidency was MOST concerned with fulfilling the country's Manifest Destiny?

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James K. Polk

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Which of these was the largest and most constant issue facing the United States during the era of "Manifest Destiny?"
Options:
whether labor unions would be allowed to form,
whether states would allow women the right to vote,
whether Indians would be relocated to North Carolina,
whether slavery would spread across the United States

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whether slavery would spread across the United States

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What restriction was placed on the extension of slavery by the Missouri Compromise?

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With the exception of Missouri, it restricted slavery to below the 36°30’ latitude line.

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The concept of Manifest Destiny meant God wanted American settlers to: Settle the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

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Settle the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

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Sectionalism can be defined as

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Differences that arise between different regions of a country economically, culturally, or politically, for example

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According to the idea of popular sovereignty, who would decide whether slavery would be allowed in a territory?

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the residents (voters) of the territory

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"54-40 or fight!" was a campaign slogan of James K Polk and meant that

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The US would go to war with Britain over Oregon if necessary.

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The Mexican-American war began as a result over differing frontier claims which included: The United States insisted that U.S.-Mexican border was the Rio Grande, while Mexico insisted that the border was marked by the Nueces River.

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The United States insisted that U.S.-Mexican border was the Rio Grande, while Mexico insisted that the border was marked by the Nueces River.

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Which treaty ended the United States' war with Mexico in 1848?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Which statement is TRUE regarding the consequences of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? Options: It ended the Mexican War of Independence. It created a transcontinental railroad through Texas. It established US control over New Mexico, Nevada, and California. (Mexican Cession) It solidified Mexican authority over Texas and the surrounding region.

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It established US control over New Mexico, Nevada, and California. (Mexican Cession)