American History: Trails, Texas, and Beyond (1818 – 1849)

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The Oregon Treaty established the 49th parallel as the boundary between which two regions?

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United States and British North America

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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The 19th-century belief that the expansion of the United States across the continent was justified and inevitable.

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What does "annex" mean?

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To add or attach something.

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What reasons did President Martin Van Buren give for not annexing Texas in 1837?

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Van Buren was concerned about conflict with Mexico and the slavery issue.

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Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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What current states were acquired by the US from Mexico after the Mexican War ended? Options: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas

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California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo required Mexico to give up all claims to Texas and recognize which river as the southern border?

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Rio Grande

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Why did the Mormons relocate to what is now Utah?

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To escape religious persecution and find a place to practice their faith freely.

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What event in 1848 led to a massive migration to California?

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The California Gold Rush