West Unit Review

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Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

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It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.

Front

The ________________ was a law in the 1860's that offered 160 acres of land to anyone who agreed to live on and improve the land for 5 years.

Back

Homestead Act

Front

What state boomed in 1849 due to the Gold Rush?

Back

California

Front

The war with Mexico began with

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a border dispute in Texas

Front

Mexico argued that the Texas border was the Nueces River, while the U.S. believed it was the ________ river.

Back

Rio Grande

Front

In which battle did Texas win its independence from Mexico?

Back

Battle of San Jacinto

Front

What was the name of the former mission in San Antonio where an important battle occurred in the Texas Revolution? Options: Goliad, Alamo, Gonzales, San Jacinto

Back

Alamo

Front

What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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To help with transportation, communication, and to connect the nation.

Front

President during the US war with Mexico

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Polk

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Term for the land in which Native American tribes were forced to live on

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reservation