Westward Expansion

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The American national anthem, known as "The Star-Spangled Banner", was written during

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the War of 1812.

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The MAIN reason for the War of 1812 was which of the following?
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French attacks on British merchant ships,
British attacks on American ships,
disagreements between the United States and Britain over the slave trade,
the British refusal to stop the Stamp Act

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British attacks on American ships

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Which of these events occurred during the War of 1812? The U.S. Constitution was written. The Declaration of Independence was read on July 4th. The British burned the White House and Capitol. George Washington became president.

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The British burned the White House and Capitol.

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Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

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Francis Scott Key

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The Louisiana Purchase was originally a plan to buy what major port city from the French?

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New Orleans

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What battle was fought between the Republic of Texas and Mexico from February 23, 1836 to March 6, 1836?

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The Battle of the Alamo

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The War of 1812 was fought between...

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Great Britain and the United States

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How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the United States?

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It nearly doubled the size of the United States at the time.

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What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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To explore the Louisiana Purchase

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Why was the event known as the Trail of Tears given that name?

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There was much suffering by American Indians forced from their lands in the Southern United States to Oklahoma.