Manifest Destiny Flashcard

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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, and the U.S. recently annexed Texas.

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What was the primary motivation behind the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?

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To expand the United States across the continent

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Which event marked the beginning of the Mexican-American War?

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The annexation of Texas by the United States

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What was a significant outcome of the California Gold Rush?

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The rapid population growth of California, leading to its statehood

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In what year was Texas annexed by the United States?

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1845

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What was the Trail of Tears?

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The forced relocation of Native American tribes to Indian Territory

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Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and led to the U.S. acquisition of territories such as California and New Mexico?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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What was one of the main reasons the U.S. government supported the removal of Native Americans in the Trail of Tears?

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To make land available to white settlers for agriculture

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Manifest Destiny included all of the following except...
- The Trail of Tears
- The annexation of Texas
- The California Gold Rush
- The Battle of Little Big Horn

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The Trail of Tears