U.S. History Vocabulary and Facts

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It linked New York City and Buffalo. The canal reduced travel time and lowered shipping costs. What is this called?

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Erie Canal

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The fate of the United States to stretch from ocean to ocean is known as what?

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Manifest Destiny

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What was the main reason the Great Plains were not fit for settlement, according to Steven Long and Zebulon Pike?

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The Great Plains were not fit for settlement.

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This 2,000 mile trip could last four to six months. What is it called?

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Oregon Trail

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What were two problems on the Oregon Trail? Options: Weather, river crossings, cholera, and accidents.

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Weather, river crossings, cholera, and accidents.

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The beginning of regular trade between Americans and New Mexico is known as what?

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Santa Fe Trail

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Which three things did Americans have to do to settle in Mexico, according to U.S. Settlers' Conditions? 1. Americans must be loyal to Mexico 2. Americans must practice the catholic religion 3. Americans must learn to speak Spanish

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Americans must be loyal to Mexico, practice the catholic religion, and learn to speak Spanish.

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Who was the president of Mexico during the war with Texas?

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Santa Anna

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Which battle killed 4,000 Mexican soldiers for several days?

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Battle of the Alamo

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Who became the first president of Texas?

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Sam Houston