Manifest Destiny, Crisis of 1850s, & Steps to Civil War

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What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

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Manifest destiny

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The war with Mexico BEGAN with

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a border dispute in Texas

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The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that America 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

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Texans fought for independence against what country?

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Mexico

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Oregon Trail

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a route used during the US migration westward

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What caused the huge population expansion in California between 1848 and 1852? Options: Gold was found, Fresh water was found, War with Native-Americans, farmers moved there to grow their crops.

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Gold was found.

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Why did President Polk want Mexican territory?

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He wanted to expand the US.

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Who was the President and leader of the Mexican Army during the Mexican-American War?

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Santa Anna

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The idea that political power belongs to the people is called_____________________, and allows the people to make decisions about who will represent them in government and what laws will be established.

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Popular Sovereignty