CH. 17- Manifest Destiny

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America.

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What states were part of the Mexican Cession? Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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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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What is the name of the piece of land the U.S. gained after the Mexican-American War?

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Mexican Cession

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How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? Options: treaty with the British, war with England, purchased from the British, war with Mexico

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treaty with the British

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The discovery of gold led to

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California statehood.

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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.

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The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

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Pacific Ocean

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Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War? Options: Texas Annexation, Gadsden Purchase, Mexican Cession, Oregon Territory

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Mexican Cession