Westward Expansion

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In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

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1803

Front

Which port did Jefferson want to control? Options: Savannah, New Orleans, Mexico, Mississippi

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New Orleans

Front

Which trail did most travelers take to Oregon?

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Oregon Trail

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Did many people die while going west?

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Yes

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Why did people travel West?

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Manifest Destiny

Front

Who was the president for the U.S during the time of the war? Options: President Polk, Macys cat Oliver, Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams

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President Polk

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This map shows the U.S. _______ the war with Mexico.

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just after

Front

Who was the President and leader of the Mexican Army during the battle between Texas? Options: Sam Houston, William B. Travis, James Fannin, Santa Anna

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Santa Anna

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Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war?

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The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary, America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny, The U.S. recently annexed Texas

Front

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________ (Options: Mississippi River, Pacific Ocean, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes)

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Pacific Ocean