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What was the primary motivation for settlers to move west?
What was the primary motivation for settlers to move west?
- Seeking political freedom
- Desire for adventure and exploration
- Escape from religious persecution
- Economic reasons (correct)
Which event marked the end of the Texas Revolution?
Which event marked the end of the Texas Revolution?
- The Oregon Trail migration
- The Louisiana Purchase
- The Battle of San Jacinto (correct)
- The Adams-Onis Treaty
What was the agreement between Polk and Britain regarding the U.S. and Canada boundary?
What was the agreement between Polk and Britain regarding the U.S. and Canada boundary?
- 49°N line (correct)
- 50°N line
- 55°N line
- 45°N line
Which acquisition of land involved a payment of $15 million to France?
Which acquisition of land involved a payment of $15 million to France?
Who won the presidential election of 1844 with a campaign focused on Manifest Destiny?
Who won the presidential election of 1844 with a campaign focused on Manifest Destiny?
What was the belief that America should own land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean called?
What was the belief that America should own land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean called?
Which country controlled the Oregon Territory before an agreement with the U.S.?
Which country controlled the Oregon Territory before an agreement with the U.S.?
Who was the leader of the Texan army during the Texas Revolution?
Who was the leader of the Texan army during the Texas Revolution?
What event led to Texas winning its independence and becoming its own country?
What event led to Texas winning its independence and becoming its own country?
Which purchase involved Spain selling Florida to the U.S.?
Which purchase involved Spain selling Florida to the U.S.?
What did thousands of settlers in the 1840s use to travel to Oregon?
What did thousands of settlers in the 1840s use to travel to Oregon?
Match the following territories with the countries or entities that controlled them before they became part of the United States:
Match the following territories with the countries or entities that controlled them before they became part of the United States:
Match the following events with their respective outcomes during the westward expansion of the United States:
Match the following events with their respective outcomes during the westward expansion of the United States:
Match the following leaders with their roles during the westward expansion of the United States:
Match the following leaders with their roles during the westward expansion of the United States:
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