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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From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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France.

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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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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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What was the purpose of the Louisiana Purchase?

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To acquire land for westward expansion and exploration.

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Who was Thomas Jefferson in relation to the Louisiana Purchase?

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He was the President of the United States who authorized the purchase.

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What was the significance of the Oregon Trail?

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It was a major route for settlers moving westward to Oregon.

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What role did Native Americans play during Westward Expansion?

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They were often displaced from their lands and faced conflicts with settlers.