New Nation Review

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What impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the territory of the United States?

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It provided a powerful start to westward expansion, It doubled the size of the United States territory, It greatly increased the strength of the country financially and strategically.

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What was the importance of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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The expedition provided valuable scientific information about the newly acquired western territory in the Louisiana Purchase, information was obtained through Lewis and Clark’s contacts about western Native American tribes, and it mapped a route to the Pacific Ocean in previously unexplored lands.

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Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

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Britain was interfering with American shipping on the high seas, Britain was impressing American sailors into forced service, Britain was encouraging Native American attacks on American settlements in the Mississippi River Valley.

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What nickname was given to North Carolina because of its lack of progress after the War of 1812?

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The Rip Van Winkle State

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What were the characteristics of the Whig party in the United States?

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They opposed Jackson, favored internal improvements, and reform through government.

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What was the 800 mile forced migration of Native Americans to Oklahoma in the winter of 1838 known as?

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the Trail of Tears

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Which of the following could be best associated with Manifest Destiny? the Underground Railroad, the North Carolina Gold Rush, the Mexican-American War, abolition

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the Mexican-American War

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Which of the following is a result of the Mexican-American War? A. Abraham Lincoln is elected president B. California and New Mexico are added as territory of the United States C. the U.S. will have to decide whether slavery will exist in new territories of the West D. Both "B" and "C"

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Both California and New Mexico are added as territory of the United States and the U.S. will have to decide whether slavery will exist in new territories of the West.

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Who is known as the "worst" great president?

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Andrew Jackson

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Why did the United States get the Louisiana Territory for such a cheap price?

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France needed money for their wars