Westward Expansion Review

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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

Front

This physical feature created a natural barrier and obstacle for westward expansion.

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Rocky Mountains

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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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Who was President during the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?

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Jefferson

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The purchase of the Louisiana territory...

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doubled the size of the United States

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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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In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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1803

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Results of the U.S. Mexican War
-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United States.
-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.
-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present-day states.
Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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What piece of land was purchased in order to build something in the South? What did they want to build?

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Gadsden Purchase/Railroad

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Oregon Trail

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a route used during the US migration westward