Weekly Flashcard Unit 7 week 1

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One reason the year 1803 is significant in U.S. history is because-

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the United States doubled in size

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Which of these is required of a U.S. Territory in order for it to become a U.S. state?
Options:
election of a state governor,
a population of 60,000 people,
an established form of currency,
an appointment of the first postmaster

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a population of 60,000 people

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How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?

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It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.

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How does the artist demonstrate a belief in Manifest Destiny?

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Pioneers are shown moving West bringing new technologies.

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How did many Americans act on their belief that the U.S. in the 19th Century had a Manifest Destiny?

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Many settlers moved West to start a new life

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Which accomplishment of Thomas Jefferson is shown on the map as Unorganized Territory? Options: The Conquest of Mexican Territory, Purchase of Louisiana from France, The Cession of the Florida territory from Spain, The land received as a result of the War of 1812

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Purchase of Louisiana from France

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Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war between the U.S. and Mexico?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Where was most of the territory the U.S. acquired during the 19th century located? Options: West of the Mississippi River, Southeastern portion of the U.S., Along the Canadian Border of the U.S., West of the Appalachian Mountains and East of the Mississippi River

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West of the Mississippi River

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A physical geographic factor that contributed to the exploration and settling of the Oregon Country and the Louisiana Territory by Americans includes- Mild Climate Conditions, System of navigable rivers, Access to Mountains with minerals, A demand for agricultural products

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System of navigable rivers

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Sacagawea contributed to the Lewis and Clark expedition by-

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Acting as a translator and guide for the trip