Manifest Destiny

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The belief that it was fate, or destined, for the United States to expand westward, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean is known as

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Manifest Destiny

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According to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, when did a territory enter stage three, allowing it to apply to become a state?

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After 60,000 free people lived in a territory

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In 1803, the size of the United States was doubled with

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the Louisiana Purchase

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What future state was acquired as part of the Adam-Onis treaty with Spain in 1819?

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Florida

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As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

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They were forced to live in reservations.

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What do you call someone who is given permission by a government to settle an area?

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empresario

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What were some of the requirements of the Old Three Hundred settlers in Austin's colony?

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They had to become Catholic, they had to become citizens of their new country, they had to have good moral character.

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Why were Spanish officials worried about the number of Americans settling in Texas?

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They feared that Americans would outnumber Spaniards and eventually take control of the territory.

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What was Santa Ana's role during the Texas Revolution?

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president and military leader of Mexico

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What impact did defending the Alamo have in the Texas Revolution?

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The bravery of the defenders inspired others to continue the fight for Texas Independence.