Manifest Destiny

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America's belief that it was her "god given" right to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

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Manifest Destiny

Front

Which land acquisition acquired from France doubled the size of the U.S. & included the port of New Orleans?

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Louisiana Purchase

Front

2000 mile trail where many experienced harsh weather, difficult terrain, disease & accidents.

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Oregon Trail

Front

This state was known as the Lone Star Republic & was its own country for almost 10 years.

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Texas

Front

Which two problems triggered the Mexican-American War?

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boundary disputes & the annexation of Texas by the U.S

Front

What land was ceded to the U.S. in the Spanish Cession?

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Who supported Manifest Destiny?

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Expansionists

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Where did Texas believe their land extended to?

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Rio Grande River

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Mexico claimed Texas stopped at which river?

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Nueces River

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How did the Oregon Trail help expand U.S. territorial claims?

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It helped settlers explore westward