Westward Expansion Review

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In general, which group earned the most money during the California Gold Rush? Gold seekers, Indigenous people, Merchants who catered to gold seekers, Chinese Immigrants

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Merchants who catered to gold seekers

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What is the name of the first battle of the Texas Revolution? Hint: It involved retrieving a cannon. 

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Battle of Gonzales

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Which U.S President signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

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Andrew Jackson

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Which statement best defines Manifest Destiny?

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19th century idea that Americans were chosen by God to settle the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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In general, which group earned the most money during the California Gold Rush? Gold Seekers, Indigenous People, Merchants, Chinese Immigrants

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Merchants

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What were Lewis and Clark looking for when they explored the new territory? Options: A water route to the Pacific Ocean, A water route to the Atlantic Ocean, The Rocky Mountains, Louisiana

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A water route to the Pacific Ocean

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Who helped guide Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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Sacagawea

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___ and ___ lead the expedition, known as the Corps of discovery

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Lewis and Clark

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What area is Lewis referring to in this excerpt from his journals: "The country is, as yesterday, beautiful in the extreme." -Meriwether Lewis?

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the Louisiana Territory