USH 24-25 | Benchmark #3

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What was the most significant about the Louisiana Purchase?

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It greatly increased the size of the United States.

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What reason did Jefferson give for the Louisiana Purchase being constitutional?

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He argued the Constitution allowed the President to make treaties and the Louisiana Purchase was a treaty.

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Read the excerpt. From what Supreme Court case, doctrine, or address is this quotation excerpted? Options: McCulloch v. Maryland, The Monroe Doctrine, Marbury v. Madison, Washington's Farewell Address

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The Monroe Doctrine

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Read the quotation from Andrew Jackson addressing Congress in 1830. He is arguing in favor of what federal law?

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The Indian Removal Act

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Manifest Destiny was used to describe...

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The belief shared by many Americans that the United States had a God-given right to become a transcontinental nation.

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Study the map. What possible consequence of U.S. annexation of Texas is supported by the information on the map?

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If the United States annexed Texas, it would almost certainly mean war with Mexico.

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Two issues that increased tensions between the Mexican government and American settlers in Texas were ___________ and ____________.

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slavery; religion.

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Why did many American Indians blend European and American Indian customs?

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They hoped it would help them preserve their land.

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Which events and issues most increased American sectionalism following the War of 1812? Options: Indian Removal; westward expansion, Manifest Destiny; nullification, Nullification and states' rights; protective tariffs, women's suffrage; Indian Removal

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Nullification and states' rights; protective tariffs

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Read the following excerpt. Which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States?

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Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling west of the Mississippi river.