U.S. History: Expansion, Slavery, and Civil War

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What was the Oregon Trail primarily used for?

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A path settlers used to travel west to from Missouri to Oregon

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What was the significance of the Battle of the Alamo?

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It was a defeat for Texan forces but inspired their fight for independence.

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The Mormon Trail was a route taken by: Settlers moving from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah

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Settlers moving from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, Utah

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The Mexican-American War was:

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Where most Civil War generals gained valuable experience

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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo resulted in:

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The U.S. gaining California, New Mexico, and Texas

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The Louisiana Purchase:

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Doubled the size of the United States

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Thomas Jefferson’s reason for the Louisiana Purchase was to:

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Double the size of the U.S. and control the Mississippi River and New Orleans

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How much did France sell the Louisiana Territory for?

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$15 million

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Lewis and Clark’s mission was to:

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Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean and explore the western lands

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American settlers moved to Texas mainly because: They sought cheap land and new opportunities

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They sought cheap land and new opportunities