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What movement in the 1840s led Americans to acquire lands from the Atlantic to the Pacific?
What movement in the 1840s led Americans to acquire lands from the Atlantic to the Pacific?
- Industrial Revolution
- Great Migration
- Manifest Destiny (correct)
- Westward Resistance
Which of the following was NOT a group of early pioneers heading West?
Which of the following was NOT a group of early pioneers heading West?
- Missionaries
- Fur traders
- Gold miners (correct)
- Land speculators
How many miles was the Oregon Trail, a route pioneered by fur trappers and missionaries?
How many miles was the Oregon Trail, a route pioneered by fur trappers and missionaries?
- 3,000 miles
- 500 miles
- 2,200 miles (correct)
- 1,000 miles
Which event in 1848 led to the USA gaining new lands in the southwest?
Which event in 1848 led to the USA gaining new lands in the southwest?
Why was there conflict between Americans and Indians during westward expansion?
Why was there conflict between Americans and Indians during westward expansion?
Who was the president during the period of American expansion known as 'Manifest Destiny'?
Who was the president during the period of American expansion known as 'Manifest Destiny'?
What was the primary purpose of Santa Fe and Old Spanish Trails during the period of westward expansion?
What was the primary purpose of Santa Fe and Old Spanish Trails during the period of westward expansion?
What major event occurred in 1845 that led to the USA annexing the independent nation of Texas?
What major event occurred in 1845 that led to the USA annexing the independent nation of Texas?
What impact did westward expansion have on the Native American population during this time?
What impact did westward expansion have on the Native American population during this time?
What was a significant outcome of the Mexican-American War in 1848?
What was a significant outcome of the Mexican-American War in 1848?
Which trail was primarily used by fur trappers and missionaries, and estimated to be traveled by over 500,000 people?
Which trail was primarily used by fur trappers and missionaries, and estimated to be traveled by over 500,000 people?
What hindered the immediate annexation of Texas by the USA before 1845?
What hindered the immediate annexation of Texas by the USA before 1845?
What event prompted California to revolt from Mexican rule and form an independent nation?
What event prompted California to revolt from Mexican rule and form an independent nation?
Which president invited the USA to annex Texas in 1838, but faced opposition due to the slavery debate?
Which president invited the USA to annex Texas in 1838, but faced opposition due to the slavery debate?
What slogan was associated with the U.S. demand for the entire Oregon territory during President Polk's term?
What slogan was associated with the U.S. demand for the entire Oregon territory during President Polk's term?
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding territory in the Southwest to the USA?
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding territory in the Southwest to the USA?
Which purchase for $10 million aimed to build a southern railroad and expand U.S. influence in the Southwest?
Which purchase for $10 million aimed to build a southern railroad and expand U.S. influence in the Southwest?
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas during its period as an independent nation from 1836 to 1845?
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas during its period as an independent nation from 1836 to 1845?
