Westward Expansion

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Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.

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What is a standing army?

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An army with enlisted soldiers that is ready at all times.

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In what year was the phrase 'Manifest Destiny' coined?

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1845.

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What was NOT a goal of the Corps of Discovery?

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Spy on the Mexican army and bring back information about their movements.

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How many miles was the trip across the plains?

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2,000 miles.

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What does 'Manifest Destiny' mean?

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The belief that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

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Who commissioned the Corps of Discovery?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What was one of the main purposes of the Corps of Discovery?

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To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

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What year did the Corps of Discovery begin their journey?

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1804.

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What is the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

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It doubled the size of the United States and provided land for westward expansion.