Westward Expansion

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This area was annexed by the United States in 1845. Known as the Lone Star Republic.

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Texas

Front

People rushed to this area when gold was discovered in the rivers and mountains in 1848.

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California

Front

This disease was the most feared illness along the Oregon Trail. A person could come down with it at breakfast and be dead by lunch.

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cholera

Front

What was the battle cry at the Battle of San Jacinto?

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Remember the Alamo!

Front

What was one of the reasons Texas was not annexed by the US immediately?

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Slavery

Front

Texas became part of the United States as a result of:

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Annexation

Front

Manifest Destiny was a cause of which war?

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US-Mexican War

Front

Which piece of land was purchased from France in 1803 by Jefferson?

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Louisiana Purchase

Front

Westward expansion had the most negative effect on which group of people?

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Native Americans

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Boom Town

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a community that experiences sudden and rapid population and economic growth