Ch 11 L 1 & 2 Manifest Destiny

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What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty (some believed destiny) to expand to the Pacific?

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Manifest destiny

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The United States agreed to the boundary of Oregon territory with Spain with the: Oregon Treaty, Adams-Onis Treaty, Florida-Mexico Treaty, Treaty of 1845

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Adams-Onis Treaty

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What did "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!" reference?

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the border dispute between US and Britain over Oregon

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What was the most demanded fur during the fur trade that helped make John Astor, head of the American Fur Company, a very wealthy man?

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Beaver

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What were the trappers called during the fur trade?

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Mountain Men

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Who were the first white easterners to build permanent homes in Oregon?

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Missionaries

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The Cayuse Native American tribe experienced _____________ after missionaries moved to Oregon territory.

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a measles outbreak causing many deaths

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An east-west, large-wheeled wagon route and emigrant trail in the United States to the Pacific Ocean

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Oregon Trail

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A covered wagon used by the pioneers in crossing the North American Prairies.

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Prairie Schooner

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In 1835, Texas was a state in which country? Options: Spain, United States, Mexico, North America

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Mexico