Manifest Destiny

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America.

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As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

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They were forced to live in reservations.

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What states were part of the Mexican Cession? Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in? Options: Northeastern U.S., Southeastern U.S., Northwestern U.S., Southwestern U.S.

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Southwestern U.S.

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The war with Mexico BEGAN with

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a border dispute in Texas

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Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

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it was needed for the building of a railroad

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The discovery of gold led to

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California statehood

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During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place? Options: Early 1700s, Early 1800s, Late 1700s

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Early 1800s

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The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

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Pacific Ocean

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Belief that the U.S. would control North America?

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Manifest Destiny