What significant event in 1804 doubled the size of the United States?
The Transition from Isolationism to Expansion in the US

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The Louisiana Purchase
The War of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent
The Missouri Compromise
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What was a primary reason for the US acquisition of the Oregon Territory?
To gain access to the Pacific Ocean
To expand agricultural land
To establish military bases
To increase trade with Europe
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Elijah and Anika are studying American history and come across a significant event in 1862 that encouraged the settlement of the American West by providing land to settlers. Which act was responsible for this?
The Homestead Act
The Morrill Act
The Dawes Act
The Pacific Railway Act
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in significant territorial gains for the United States?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
The Adams-Onís Treaty
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant outcome of the Homestead Act of 1862?
It led to the establishment of national parks
It encouraged the settlement of the American West
It resulted in the abolition of slavery
It increased immigration to the East Coast
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary motivation behind Priya and Arjun's expansionistic tendencies in their school project?
To expand their project territories
To reduce project costs
To increase their popularity among classmates
To fulfill teacher's requirements
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What internal tensions were present in the US by the 1890s?
Debates over women's suffrage
Disputes over the annexation of Hawaii
Tensions between factory workers and the wealthy elite
Conflicts over the gold standard
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