U.S. History Flashcard building nations

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What defines what makes the government created by the U.S. Constitution a republic?

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Citizens elect representatives to carry out their will.

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During the 1800s, what was the main reason Americans wanted to expand territorial control outside the U.S.?

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They wanted to gain land and natural resources.

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How did the War of 1812 affect Canada?

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It united Canadians to fight against a common enemy.

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What doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803?

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Louisiana Territory

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During its years as a dominion, what was Canada's relationship with Britain?

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Canada was governing itself but Britain was controlling all their foreign affairs.