Westward Expansion Flashcard

Front

Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny?

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The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

Front

Which area on the map is Texas?

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4

Front

What is the name of territory 3 called that was Purchased from France for 15 million? (Acquired in 1803)

Back

Louisiana Purchase

Front

What is the name of territory 7? (Acquired in 1846)

Back

Oregon Territory

Front

The section in red that was given up by Mexico at the end of the Mexican-American war is known as...

Back

Mexican Cession

Front

Letter 'E' marks which of the following: United States in 1783, Mexican Cession, Texas, The Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase

Front

Which area of land was acquired in 1848 after a conflict with Mexico?

Back

B

Front

When the U.S. acquired land area "A" it had reached its goal of....

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Reaching the Pacific Ocean

Front

What group of people settled in present day Utah after leaving the east coast because of religious persecution?

Back

The Mormons

Front

Why did people move to the cities during the Industrial revolution?

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Jobs in factories