APUSH Pre Civil War Flashcard

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This painting best illustrates which of the following concepts?
Manifest Destiny, Popular Sovereignty, Transcendentalism, Abolitionism

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Manifest Destiny

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What is the capital of France?

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Paris

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U.S. bought Louisiana Territory from France. Doubled the size of the United States.

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Louisiana Purchase

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Who were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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What is an abolitionist?

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a person who wanted to end slavery.

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Practice of rewarding government jobs to political supporters; replacing government employees with the winning candidate's supporters.

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Spoil System

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An area of public lands set aside for Native Americans

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reservation

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The U.S. Army forced the Indians to march to the Indian Territory in Oklahoma in what is known as

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The Trail of Tears

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What happened to the US as a result of the purchase?

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It almost doubled in size

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What were the main causes of the Nat Turner Rebellion?

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Harsh conditions of slavery, religious beliefs, and the desire for freedom