Westward Expansion

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What is Westward Expansion?

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Americans moved west to find new land and opportunities.

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Louisiana Purchase

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What does the imagine represent?

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Manifest Destiny

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What were the challenges faced by people traveling in covered wagons during their long journey (4-6 months)?

• Weather problems
• Not enough food
• Getting sick
• Many families worked together to help each other

Options: Life Moving West, Texas Revolution, Louisiana Purchase, U.S.- Mexican War

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Life Moving West

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Who was the Dictator of Mexico during the Texas Revolution?

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Santa Anna

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Who was the First President for the Republic of Texas?

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Sam Houston

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Republic of Texas

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1836 -1845

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Treaty that sets the border of Texas at the Rio Grande?

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Treaty of Velasco

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Texas joins the United States in 1845 as

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the 28th State

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U.S.-Mexican War: Mexico and U.S. fought over the border of

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Texas