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Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

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Geography

8th Grade

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17 Slides • 16 Questions

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A belief in manifest destiny was the

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rise of big farming business

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growth of the labor movement

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expansion and settlement to the West

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slavery abolitionist movement

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Who was the President of the United States at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

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Andrew Jackson

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John Adams

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who was in control of Florida before it was acquired by the United States in 1819?

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Mexico

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Britain

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France

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Spain

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Multiple Choice

Stephen Austin brought people to what state?

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New Mexico
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Florida
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California
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Texas

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Who was the leader of Mexico in 1830's?

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Antonio López de Santa Anna
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Vicente Guerrero
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Anastasio Bustamante
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José María Morelos

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Multiple Choice

When did Texas become a State?

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December 29, 1845
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July 4, 1776
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March 2, 1836
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January 1, 1850

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What did 54 40 or fight mean?

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A demand for the annexation of Texas to the U.S.
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It was a slogan advocating for U.S. control of the Oregon Territory up to latitude 54°40′.
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A slogan for the abolition of slavery in the U.S.
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A call for war against Canada over the border dispute.

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Multiple Choice

How much did President Polk offer Mexico for California and New Mexico?

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$50 million
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$20 million
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$10 million
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$30 million

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Multiple Choice

What Treaty ended the War with Mexico?

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Treaty of Paris
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Treaty of Versailles
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Treaty of Tordesillas
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Multiple Choice

When was the Bear Flag revolt?

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1845
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1850
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1846
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1860

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Multiple Choice

The Mexican Cession increased the size of the United State by what percentage?

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27.63%
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15.25%
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35.50%
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1.10%

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Multiple Choice

In 1853, how much did the United States pay Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase?

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20 million dollars
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5 million dollars
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15 million dollars
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10 million dollars

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Multiple Choice

When did the Donner Party start their journey?

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1846

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1847

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Multiple Choice

Where was gold found in California?

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Gold Rush, San Francisco
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Yosemite National Park
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Death Valley, California
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Sutter's Mill, Coloma, California

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Multiple Choice

What year was the Gold Rush in California?

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1850
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1835
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1865
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1849

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Multiple Choice

What factors did the Gold Rush in California bring?

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Increased immigration restrictions
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Decline in agricultural production
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Population growth, economic expansion, social changes, and environmental impacts.
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Rise of industrial manufacturing
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