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What country sold Louisiana to the United States?

• Great Britain

• Spain

• France

• Mexico

What territory is circled?

• Louisiana

• Gadsden Purchase

• Texas

• Mexican Cession

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America

• The belief that their destiny was to manifest

• A religious term used to explain how to be saved

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

• European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.

• Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.

• Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

• The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

• To maintain international peace and security

• To promote global trade

• To establish a single world government

• To control global media

Which of the following is a key principle of democracy?

• Rule by a single leader

• Freedom of speech

• Censorship of the press

• Mandatory military service

What was the main cause of the Cold War?

• Religious conflicts

• Economic competition

• Ideological differences between the USA and USSR

• Colonial expansion

Which document outlines the fundamental rights of American citizens?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What is the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It established the first democracy

• It limited the power of the king and established legal rights

• It was the first written constitution

• It ended the Hundred Years' War

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The French and Indian War