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Which territory was purchased by the United States from France in 1803?

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Louisiana

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What was the main reason the United States wanted to acquire Florida from Spain?

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To stop raids by Seminole Indians and runaway slaves

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Which of the following territories was annexed by the United States in 1845? Oregon, Texas, California, Alaska

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Texas

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The Gadsden Purchase was made primarily to:

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Secure land for a southern transcontinental railroad

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Which treaty resulted in the United States gaining California and New Mexico?

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Which concept was used to justify the westward expansion of the United States?

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Manifest Destiny

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Why did the United States want to acquire the Oregon Territory?

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To gain access to fur trading and Pacific ports

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Explain how the acquisition of Alaska benefited the United States.

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It offered valuable natural resources and strategic location.

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How did the United States benefit economically from acquiring California?

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By discovering gold and expanding trade with Asia

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What was a motive for the United States to acquire the territory of Hawaii?

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To establish a military presence in the Pacific

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