Manifest Destiny

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The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America

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Manifest Destiny

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The war ended with 2 sides signing a treaty which took away half of Mexico's land. What was the name of the treaty?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in? Options: Northeastern U.S., Southeastern U.S., Northwestern U.S., Southwestern U.S.

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Southwestern U.S.

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The war with Mexico BEGAN with

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a border dispute in Texas

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Which president purchased Louisiana? Options: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Jackson

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Jefferson

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The purchase of Louisiana

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doubled the size of the United States and gave control of the Mississippi River

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How did the U.S. acquire Oregon?

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treaty with the British in 1846

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Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

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it was needed for the building of a railroad

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The discovery of gold led to

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California statehood.

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In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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1803