Manifest Destiny

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What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

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Manifest destiny

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How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?

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It doubled the nation's size.

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What was one reason the United States wanted to acquire Florida? Options: to increase the population, to end raids on Georgia farms, to control the Mississippi River, to provide a short route to Europe

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to end raids on Georgia farms

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Why did the Tejanos resent the Americans settling in Texas?

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They were settling illegally

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What was Mexico’s policy toward slavery in 1830?

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It was illegal.

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Which event occurred before Stephen F. Austin started a colony in Texas? Options: Texas won its independence., Mexico declared independence., General Santa Anna was captured., The battle at the Alamo was fought.

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Mexico declared independence.

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Why did some northerners oppose the annexation of Texas?

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Texas allowed slavery.

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Which territory was annexed to the United States following ten years of being "The Lonestar republic"?

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Texas

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Which territory was gained from France for 2-3 cents per acre?

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The territory gained from France for 2-3 cents per acre is the Louisiana Territory.

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The Oregon Country was in which direction from California?

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north