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Who declared himself president and was later abandoned by the Whigs?
Who became president of Mexico in 1834 and established a centralized, conservative regime?
Which treaty settled the boundary with Mexico and added Florida?
Who organized American settlement in Texas with impresarios like Stephen F. Austin?
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Which battle started the fighting in the Texas Revolution?
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What happened when Tyler secretly took the oath of office and declared himself president?
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What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?
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What did the Adams-OnÃs Treaty of 1819 accomplish?
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What did General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna establish when he became president of Mexico in 1834?
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Why was Tyler not nominated to run for president in 1844?
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Study Notes
Manifest Destiny
- Coined by journalist John O'Sullivan in 1845, symbolizing the belief that a superior white, Christian civilization was destined to expand across North America.
Indian Policy
- Indian Removal Act facilitated the relocation of Native Americans to designated reservations.
- Fort Laramie Conference in 1851 initiated processes to confine Plains Indians.
Exploration of the West
- John Fremont and Kit Carson conducted explorations in the Rocky Mountains during the 1840s.
- Mexico had loose control over its northern provinces, influencing migration patterns.
Oregon Country
- Jointly claimed by the U.S. and Britain, with respective claims based on:
- Discovery of the Columbia River in 1792.
- Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805.
- Establishment of a trading post in Astoria in 1811.
- By the 1840s, over 5,000 Americans settled in Oregon, amid ongoing territorial disputes with Britain.
Presidential Election of 1840
- William Henry Harrison and John Tyler won the election.
- Harrison died just 31 days into his presidency after delivering the longest inaugural address in U.S. history.
- Raised constitutional questions regarding presidential succession; specifically, whether the Vice President automatically becomes President or if a special election is needed.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the Westward Expansion period from 1844-1877 with this quiz. Explore topics such as Manifest Destiny, the Indian Removal Act, Ft. Laramie conference, trails to the west, and the role of figures like John O'Sullivan, John Fremont, and Kit Carson.
