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Who led the Texans to a surprise attack on Santa Anna at San Jacinto?
Who led the Texans to a surprise attack on Santa Anna at San Jacinto?
What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?
What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?
What was the fate of the group of soldiers who surrendered to the Mexicans near Goliad?
What was the fate of the group of soldiers who surrendered to the Mexicans near Goliad?
What was the reason for Texas being refused statehood in 1836?
What was the reason for Texas being refused statehood in 1836?
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Who was elected as the first president of the Lone Star Republic?
Who was elected as the first president of the Lone Star Republic?
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How long did the Texas stand alone as the 'Lone Star Republic'?
How long did the Texas stand alone as the 'Lone Star Republic'?
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What was the term used to describe the idea that Americans were destined to expand their territory to the Pacific coast?
What was the term used to describe the idea that Americans were destined to expand their territory to the Pacific coast?
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Which of the following was a reason why many Americans moved west in the 1840s?
Which of the following was a reason why many Americans moved west in the 1840s?
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Who were the leaders that encouraged westward expansion?
Who were the leaders that encouraged westward expansion?
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Why did traders gather at Independence, Missouri before traveling west?
Why did traders gather at Independence, Missouri before traveling west?
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What was the primary purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?
What was the primary purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?
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Why did poor farmers move west in the 1840s?
Why did poor farmers move west in the 1840s?
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What was the reason behind John Charles Fremont's journey to California with 60 soldiers?
What was the reason behind John Charles Fremont's journey to California with 60 soldiers?
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Which general was responsible for defeating Santa Anna in Mexico City?
Which general was responsible for defeating Santa Anna in Mexico City?
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What was the outcome of the Bear Flag Revolution in California?
What was the outcome of the Bear Flag Revolution in California?
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What was the main objective of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
What was the main objective of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
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What was the result of the Mexican War with regards to Manifest Destiny?
What was the result of the Mexican War with regards to Manifest Destiny?
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What was discovered in California shortly after the war?
What was discovered in California shortly after the war?
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What was the primary reason for the US to purchase the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico?
What was the primary reason for the US to purchase the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico?
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What was the initial lure of Oregon for Americans?
What was the initial lure of Oregon for Americans?
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What was the outcome of the joint occupation of Oregon between the US and Great Britain?
What was the outcome of the joint occupation of Oregon between the US and Great Britain?
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What event triggered the California Gold Rush?
What event triggered the California Gold Rush?
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Who were the first Americans to settle in Oregon?
Who were the first Americans to settle in Oregon?
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What was the result of the large influx of American settlers in Oregon?
What was the result of the large influx of American settlers in Oregon?
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What was the advantage of taking the Cimarron Cutoff on the Santa Fe Trail?
What was the advantage of taking the Cimarron Cutoff on the Santa Fe Trail?
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What was the significance of reaching Independence Rock by July 4 on the Oregon Trail?
What was the significance of reaching Independence Rock by July 4 on the Oregon Trail?
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What was the primary reason for the decline of the Santa Fe Trail by 1880?
What was the primary reason for the decline of the Santa Fe Trail by 1880?
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What was the main difference between the Santa Fe Trail and the Oregon Trail in terms of terrain?
What was the main difference between the Santa Fe Trail and the Oregon Trail in terms of terrain?
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What was the approximate number of pioneers who risked their lives to reach California between 1846 and 1858?
What was the approximate number of pioneers who risked their lives to reach California between 1846 and 1858?
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What was the significance of the year 1841 in relation to the Oregon Trail?
What was the significance of the year 1841 in relation to the Oregon Trail?
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