U.S. History Flashcard

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What was the belief called that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent?

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Manifest Destiny

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Which country was the Louisiana Purchase made from in 1803?

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France

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What treaty was involved in the acquisition of Florida in 1819?

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Adams-Onís Treaty

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In what year did Texas declare independence from Mexico?

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1836

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What was the Oregon Trail primarily used for?

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Settlers seeking farmland and opportunity

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Which event started in the 1840s and brought settlers to California?

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The Gold Rush

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What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

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Disputes over the Texas-Mexico border

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Who was the U.S. President during the Mexican-American War?

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James K. Polk

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What treaty ended the Mexican-American War in 1848?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Which territories did Mexico cede to the U.S. after the Mexican-American War? Options: Florida and Texas, Louisiana and Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Alaska and Hawaii

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California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah