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What was the primary reason for President Polk's decision to send General Zachary Taylor into the disputed territory?
What was the primary reason for President Polk's decision to send General Zachary Taylor into the disputed territory?
Which event led to a significant addition of land to the American southwest?
Which event led to a significant addition of land to the American southwest?
What was the campaign slogan used by President Polk referring to the American boundary between British and American lands in the Oregon territory?
What was the campaign slogan used by President Polk referring to the American boundary between British and American lands in the Oregon territory?
What treaty settled the land dispute between the United States and Britain, resulting in the acceptance of the 49th parallel as the boundary?
What treaty settled the land dispute between the United States and Britain, resulting in the acceptance of the 49th parallel as the boundary?
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What was the primary motivation behind Russia's decision to sell Alaska to the United States?
What was the primary motivation behind Russia's decision to sell Alaska to the United States?
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What is the main belief of Manifest Destiny?
What is the main belief of Manifest Destiny?
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How did the War of 1812 contribute to the concept of Manifest Destiny?
How did the War of 1812 contribute to the concept of Manifest Destiny?
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What event nearly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
What event nearly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
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Who led the Corps of Discovery in exploring the new land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
Who led the Corps of Discovery in exploring the new land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
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What fueled the American desire to expand westward according to the text?
What fueled the American desire to expand westward according to the text?
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Who coined the term Manifest Destiny?
Who coined the term Manifest Destiny?
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Which U.S. President opposed the Mexican-American War and the concept of Manifest Destiny?
Which U.S. President opposed the Mexican-American War and the concept of Manifest Destiny?
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What did General Ulysses S. Grant think about the Mexican-American War?
What did General Ulysses S. Grant think about the Mexican-American War?
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What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
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How did Manifest Destiny impact America's borders?
How did Manifest Destiny impact America's borders?
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