Manifest Destiny

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The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America

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Manifest Destiny

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The war ended with 2 sides signing a treaty which took away half of Mexico's land. What was the name of the treaty?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in? Options: Northeastern U.S., Southeastern U.S., Northwestern U.S., Southwestern U.S.

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Southwestern U.S.

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The war with Mexico BEGAN with

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a border dispute in Texas

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The purchase of Louisiana

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doubled the size of the United States and gave control of the Mississippi River

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How did the U.S. acquire Oregon?

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treaty with the British in 1846

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Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

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it was needed for the building of a railroad

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In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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1803

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How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?

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It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.

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Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States? European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety. Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming. Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward. The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

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Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.