Expansionism in the United States

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What was the period of no expansionism in the United States?

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1820-1830

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By what year did Americans want to expand?

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1840

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In the 1830s, what did Texas try to do?

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Break away from Mexico

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Who was the general that tried to crush the Texas rebellion at the Alamo?

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General Santa Anna

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After gaining independence, what did Texas want to do? Options: Join the US, Become part of Canada, Return to Mexico, Form an alliance with France

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Join the US

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Where were U.S. troops fired upon by Mexicans in 1846? Options: Mississippi River, Rio Grande River, Colorado River, Missouri River

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Rio Grande River

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What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

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U.S. won

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How much did the US pay Mexico for the land acquired in the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

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$15 Million

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Which state was part of the land ceded by Mexico in 1848? Florida, California, Texas, Louisiana

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California

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What was the primary reason for the US paying Mexico $15 million?

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For land acquisition