Westward Expansion

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Why did the U.S. want control over the Mississippi River and New Orleans?

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The port and river were needed for trade in North America.

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Lewis and Clark had many goals that Jefferson gave them. Which one was NOT accomplished? Options: Making peace with Natives, Gaining access to the Pacific, Scientific Exploration: plants and animals

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Locating the Northwest Passage

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Some people questioned Jefferson's role in the Louisiana Purchase. Why?

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Constitution did not state that he could buy land

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Which was NOT a reason settlers moved west? Options: fresh start, better life, land ownership, government forced them

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government forced them

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Which statement summarizes the idea of Manifest Destiny, that America should own all land east to west? Options: Louisiana Purchase was the only part to this idea, U.S. peacefully got all land they wanted, People did not have the power to get new land, U.S. felt it was their right to buy, take, fight for, or compromise to get all the land they wanted.

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U.S. felt it was their right to buy, take, fight for, or compromise to get all the land they wanted.

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Lewis and Clark's expedition proved which of the following was TRUE: Louisiana Purchase was worth the money because of all the plants and animals there, Louisiana Purchase was a waste of money, People cannot survive out west, they did not bring enough information back to make a judgement?

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Louisiana Purchase was worth the money because of all the plants and animals there

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Which idea would Mexico, Native Americans and Britain all have shared as a common impact of Manifest Destiny?

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all land was lost to the US was done so by force or compromise

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Which statement best represents the United States’ view on land acquisition in the 1800’s? Options: America’s attitude toward completing Manifest Destiny was to get all land they wanted through any means needed, America was not willing to get into wars or battles attempting to gain land, America thought that all nations had the right to keep the land they controlled, America was ready to fight to ensure the Native Americans kept a fair share of the western land.

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America’s attitude toward completing Manifest Destiny was to get all land they wanted through any means needed

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What would make the best title for this image? Options: Monroe Doctrine, The Industrial Revolution, Attack of the 50 foot Woman, Manifest Destiny

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Manifest Destiny

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What was the primary reason for the United States to pursue the Louisiana Purchase?

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To expand the territory for agricultural development