Manifest Destiny/War of 1812 ?'s

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Which title best completes the list? Economic Motives for Passing the Northwest Ordinance, Reasons for Issuing the Monroe Doctrine, Economic Motives for Manifest Destiny Policies

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Economic Motives for Manifest Destiny Policies

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Why did President Thomas Jefferson approve the negotiations that led to the Louisiana Purchase? Options: He wanted to settle boundary disputes with Great Britain. He wanted to obtain land to limit Russian colonization. He wanted to control the Mississippi River. He wanted to take control of the Appalachian Mountains.

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He wanted to control the Mississippi River.

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Which statement describes one result of the War of 1812?

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The United States stopped trading with Britain and France.

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Which of the following best completes the diagram above?
Options: Boston Tea Party, War of 1812, American Revolution, Civil War

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War of 1812

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Which event was a direct result of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848)? Options: The annexation of Texas, The California Gold Rush, The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, The start of the Civil War

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The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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What was a major consequence of the California Gold Rush (1848-1855)?

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The dramatic population growth of California and its eventual statehood

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What was the main reason Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845?

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To fulfill the nation's Manifest Destiny

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How did the concept of Manifest Destiny justify the displacement of Native Americans?

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By claiming divine sanction for the expansion of American democracy and culture

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What was the primary mode of transportation for families traveling on the Oregon Trail?

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Covered wagons