The Transition from Isolationism to Expansion in the US

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What was the primary motivation behind Priya and Arjun's expansionistic tendencies in their school project?

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To expand their project territories

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What significant event in 1804 doubled the size of the United States?

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The Louisiana Purchase

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During a history class, Nora and Grace were discussing a belief that emerged in the mid-19th century, which justified US expansion across the continent. What was this belief?

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Manifest Destiny

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Which war was fueled by the belief in Manifest Destiny?

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The Mexican-American War

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What was a major consequence of US territorial growth in the 19th century?

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Conflicts with indigenous peoples

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What internal tensions were present in the US by the 1890s? Options: Debates over women's suffrage, Disputes over the annexation of Hawaii, Tensions between factory workers and the wealthy elite, Conflicts over the gold standard

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Tensions between factory workers and the wealthy elite

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In a history class, Jackson and Abigail were discussing the idea that it was the responsibility of white-ruled countries to 'teach' others. What concept were they referring to?

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The White Man's Burden

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What was a driving force behind William's relentless push westward in the 19th century?

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American wanderlust and the desire for new opportunities

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Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in significant territorial gains for the United States?

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Avery and Nora were discussing significant factors that contributed to the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century. What was one of the key developments they mentioned? Options: The discovery of oil in Texas, The establishment of the Federal Reserve, The construction of the transcontinental railroad, The invention of the telegraph

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The construction of the transcontinental railroad