Questions and Answers
What territory was acquired through a treaty with Great Britain, allowing the U.S. to expand to the Pacific Ocean?
What happened to Texas after being an independent country for ten years?
It became a state.
What was gained through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Mexican Cession
The Original Thirteen States were the first British colonies.
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What territory was gained from Great Britain after the Revolutionary War?
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Who purchased the Louisiana Territory?
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From whom was Florida bought?
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What was the Gadsden Purchase used for?
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Study Notes
Oregon Territory
- Acquired via treaty with Great Britain.
- Enabled westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean.
Texas Annexation
- Joined the U.S. after a decade as an independent nation.
- Previously part of Mexico; prompted the U.S.-Mexican War.
Mexican Cession
- Obtained through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo post-U.S.-Mexican War.
- Included significant territories like California.
Original Thirteen States
- Comprised the initial 13 British Colonies.
Treaty of Paris 1783
- Awarded land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
- Resulted from the U.S. victory in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain.
Louisiana Territory
- Acquired from France during Jefferson's presidency.
- Doubled the nation's size and secured control over the Mississippi River.
- Explored by Lewis and Clark.
Florida
- Purchased from Spain via the Adams-Onis Treaty.
Gadsden Purchase
- Acquired from Mexico to facilitate the construction of a transcontinental railroad.
- Established the current borders of the continental United States.
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Explore the key terms related to Manifest Destiny in this quiz. Test your knowledge of significant territorial acquisitions, including the Oregon Territory, Texas Annexation, and Mexican Cession. Ideal for students studying American history or social studies.
