MO Unit 3: A State Divided

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Why did Irish immigration increase during the mid-nineteenth century?

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the Great Potato Famine in Ireland

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The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

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immigration

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The quote "Our people have mainly come to Missouri with the goal of owning our own farms and harvesting wheat." would best reflect an immigrant from

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Germany

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What was the name of the Execution order #44 issued by Missouri Governor Boggs that said all Mormon's must leave or be killed?

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Extermination Order

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A conflict between Mormons and non-Mormons in Missouri from August to November 1838

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Mormon War

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Which of the following WAS NOT a reason Missouri citizens wanted to kick the Mormons out of the state? Mormons were usually abolitionists, Many Mormon settlements took control of local governments, Mormons were pro-slavery, Mormons were preaching a Newer testament of Jesus Christ

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Mormons were pro-slavery

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Why were Mormons going on the Mormon Trail?

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They were being persecuted.

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A complete end to slavery

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abolition

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On the underground railroad, slaves traveled by __________________.

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all of the above

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What was the Underground Railroad?

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Secret routes that runaway slaves used to reach freedom.