7th Grade Benchmark 2 Review

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After the War of 1812, why did Americans want to keep Europe at a distance?

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To avoid entanglements in European conflicts and assert their national sovereignty.

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How did the Monroe Doctrine continue the idea of isolationism in the U.S.?

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U.S. did not interfere in European conflicts unless provoked & the U.S. did not want new European colonies in the Western Hemisphere.

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What did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 establish in the U.S.?

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It established the legal framework for the forced removal of Native American tribes from their lands.

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Why was Worcester v. Georgia considered a victory for the Cherokee Nation?

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The case provided legal support for Native Americans who opposed relocation.

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What is the Trail of Tears?

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The forced removal of Native Americans from their lands, leading to significant suffering and death.

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What led to the Seminole Wars?

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Conflicts over land and the desire to capture runaway slaves.

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Which conflict between Mexico and the U.S. escalated into war? Options: Spanish-American War, The conflict of the Texas border., Whether Texas should remain an independent nation., Whether slavery should be legal in Texas.

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The conflict of the Texas border.

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What were the outcomes of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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The U.S. acquired vast territories, including California and New Mexico, and Mexico received $15 million.

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What two things were provided to the U.S. in the signing of the Gadsden Purchase?

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Established the southern border of the U.S. Provided an ideal path for a southern transcontinental railroad.

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that the U.S. should stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.