Manifest Destiny

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What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

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Manifest destiny

Front

Who did the United States buy the Louisiana Purchase from? Options: Spain, France, Great Britain, Mexico

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France

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What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

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They all increased the territory of the United States.

Front

What territorial acquisition doubled the size of the United States? Options: Florida Cession, Mexican Cession, Louisiana Purchase, Oregon Treaty

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Louisiana Purchase

Front

Texans fought for independence against what country?

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Mexico

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What year was the Louisiana Purchase?

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1803

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Which ocean did Lewis and Clark reach on their expedition?

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Pacific Ocean

Front

What territory first allowed the United States to reach the Pacific Ocean? Options: Texas Annexation, Adams-Onis Treaty, Louisiana Purchase, Gadsden Purchase

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Adams-Onis Treaty

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How did we acquire area 4? Options: Negotiation with Britain, Conquest, Florida Cession, Mexican Cession

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Florida Cession

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Why did President Jackson refuse to annex Texas at first?

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upset the balance between free and slave states.