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What was the single most important proximate cause for the expansion in the US during the time period discussed?
What was the single most important proximate cause for the expansion in the US during the time period discussed?
Who was the key figure behind the successful Missouri Compromise?
Who was the key figure behind the successful Missouri Compromise?
What was the aim of the temperance reform mentioned in the text?
What was the aim of the temperance reform mentioned in the text?
Which event boosted Andrew Jackson's popularity significantly during the War of 1812?
Which event boosted Andrew Jackson's popularity significantly during the War of 1812?
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What did Southerners aim to achieve through the nullification crisis of 1832?
What did Southerners aim to achieve through the nullification crisis of 1832?
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Which technological advancement facilitated the shift in trade flow from north-south to east-west as mentioned in the text?
Which technological advancement facilitated the shift in trade flow from north-south to east-west as mentioned in the text?
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During the era of good feelings, what significant land acquisition occurred under Thomas Jefferson's presidency?
During the era of good feelings, what significant land acquisition occurred under Thomas Jefferson's presidency?
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Which expedition contributed to the westward exploration during the era of good feelings?
Which expedition contributed to the westward exploration during the era of good feelings?
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Who was Sacagawea, and why was she significant during the era of good feelings?
Who was Sacagawea, and why was she significant during the era of good feelings?
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What contributed to the popularity growth during the era of good feelings?
What contributed to the popularity growth during the era of good feelings?
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Which invention made a significant impact during the era of good feelings?
Which invention made a significant impact during the era of good feelings?
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What concept was emphasized during the era of good feelings in terms of the economy?
What concept was emphasized during the era of good feelings in terms of the economy?
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What was the main reason for Dorothea Dix's work in improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums?
What was the main reason for Dorothea Dix's work in improving conditions in jails, poorhouses, and insane asylums?
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Who authored 'Walker's Appeal' and what was its main call to action?
Who authored 'Walker's Appeal' and what was its main call to action?
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Which document called for the immediate abolition of slavery and was written by William Lloyd Garrison?
Which document called for the immediate abolition of slavery and was written by William Lloyd Garrison?
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Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna lost battles to which American generals during the Mexican War?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna lost battles to which American generals during the Mexican War?
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What was the significant outcome of the war with Mexico?
What was the significant outcome of the war with Mexico?
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'Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of territory' is associated with which proposal?
'Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of territory' is associated with which proposal?
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'Admit California as a free state' was part of which compromise plan?
'Admit California as a free state' was part of which compromise plan?
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Which general won the Election of 1848, was known for being honest but ignorant, and belonged to the Whig party?
Which general won the Election of 1848, was known for being honest but ignorant, and belonged to the Whig party?
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Which event led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832, where South Carolina refused to pay a tax imposed by Congress?
Which event led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832, where South Carolina refused to pay a tax imposed by Congress?
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