The Country Expands (Slides 1-3)

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What was the first expansion beyond the thirteen colonies? Options: Louisiana Territory, Northwest Territory, Oregon Territory, Florida

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Northwest Territory

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What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

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It doubled the size of the United States and facilitated westward expansion.

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Which Red River Valley territories were acquired by the United States in 1818? Options: Texas and California, North Dakota and Minnesota, Oregon and Washington, Arizona and New Mexico

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North Dakota and Minnesota

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What concept justified the expansionist policies of the U.S. government?

Back

Manifest Destiny

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What was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?

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To provide land for a southern transcontinental railroad

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What was the Alaska Purchase also known as?

Back

Seward's Folly

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From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

France

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What was required of those who claimed land under the Homestead Act?

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Improve the plot by building a dwelling and cultivating the land

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What was one effect of the railroads in the West?

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Increased communication and trade between East and West

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What political system emerged after Jackson lost the 1824 election?

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The Second Party System