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What did American politicians believe was the United States' destiny? A) To establish trade routes with Mexico, B) To expand the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, C) To form alliances with Native American tribes, D) To create a separate nation in the west

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To expand the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

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Why did American politicians believe in Manifest Destiny?

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They believed it was a God-given right.

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What did land represent to the Americans who believed in Manifest Destiny?

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Wealth and opportunity

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Which trail did people travel on to move west in search of prosperity? A) Oregon-California Trail, B) Sante Fe Trail, C) Santa Monica Trail, D) Mississippi River Trail

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Oregon-California Trail

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Who is known as the father of the Sante Fe Trail?

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William Becknell

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What did traders from America want from Mexicans?

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Silver, gold, fur, and mules

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What was the length of the Sante Fe Trail?

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850 miles

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Which store was one of the last places to buy supplies on the road to Sante Fe?

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The Last Chance Store

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What was the purpose of the Oregon-California Trail?

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To move west and make a better life.

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How did American Indians generally react to the travelers on the trails?

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They traded with them peacefully.