U.S. Expansion and Land Acquisition

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What was Manifest Destiny?

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The US had the right and duty to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

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What president wanted to purchase New Orleans from France in the early 1800's?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Once the Louisiana Territory was purchased the United States _________________________ in size.

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doubled

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Who had a joint occupation of the Oregon Country?

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The US and Great Britain

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What was the Mexican Cession?

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The US paid $15 million dollars to gain parts of 7 different territories.

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Why did the United States need more land?

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to make room for their growing population

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The most popular route people travelled along to move west was?

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The Oregon Trail

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Millions of people became rich during the Gold Rush in California.

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False

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Who helped Lewis & Clark on their expedition?

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Sacajawea

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What was an effect of the Erie Canal?

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New York City became America's top trade port