U.S. History Flashcard

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Which event directly led to the Mexican-American War?

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Dispute over the Texas border with Mexico

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What was the significance of the Oregon Trail?

Back

It was a migration route that brought settlers to the Oregon Territory.

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What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo accomplish?

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It ended the Mexican-American War and ceded land to the U.S.

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Why was the Gadsden Purchase important?

Back

It provided land for a southern transcontinental railroad.

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How did railroads impact the U.S. economy in the mid-19th century?

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They connected regional economies and promoted westward migration.

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Why was the telegraph important?

Back

It made long-distance communication much faster.

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What was the primary purpose of clipper ships?

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To ship goods between Europe and the U.S.

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Which region was least affected by the Panic of 1857?

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The Northeast

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What did the Compromise of 1850 accomplish?

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Allowed California to join as a free state and strengthened the Fugitive Slave Act

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What was the outcome of the Dred Scott decision?

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Congress could not ban slavery in the territories.