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Stack #4658911
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What territory did the United States purchase from France in 1803, doubling its size? | Louisiana Purchase |
| In what year was Texas annexed by the United States? | 1845 |
| The Oregon Territory was peacefully divided between the U.S. and which country in 1846? | Great Britain |
| What land did the U.S. gain from Mexico in 1848 after the Mexican American War? | Mexican Cession |
| What was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase in 1853? | To make a railroad through southern Arizona and New Mexico |
| What was the main migration trail used by settlers moving to Oregon? | Oregon Trail |
| Which trail branched off from the Oregon Trail toward California, especially during the Gold Rush? | California Trail |
| What discovery at Sutter’s Mill led to a massive migration to California? | Gold |
| Which group used the Mormon Trail to move west for religious freedom? | Mormons |
| Name two main reasons people moved west during this period. | Land and religious freedom |
| Who was known as the “Father of Texas” for leading American settlers into Texas? | Stephen Austin |
| Who was the commander of the Texan army and later first president of the Republic of Texas? | Sam Houston |
| Who was the Mexican general and president who fought to keep Texas under Mexican control? | Santa Ana |
| Juan Seguin | |
| What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution where Texans resisted Mexican troops trying to take their cannon? | Battle of Gonzales |
| What famous siege in 1836 became a symbol of Texan bravery and sacrifice? | Battle of the Alamo |
| What decisive battle led by Sam Houston resulted in Texas independence? | Battle of San Jacinto |
| What was the independent nation formed after Texas won independence from Mexico? | Republic of Texas |
| What economic troubles influenced the Texas Revolution and US politics? | Panic of 1837/Inflation |
| What was the border dispute that led to the Mexican American war? | Whether the Texas border was the Nueces River (Mexico’s claim) or the Rio Grande River (US claim) |
| Who was the US president who strongly supported Manifest Destiny and pushed for war with Mexico? | James K. Polk |
| Which US general led forces in northern Mexico, winning key battles like Buena Vista? | Zachary Taylor |
| Which US general captured Veracruz and Mexico City? | Winfield Scott |
| Who was the congressman that questioned the justification for the Mexican American War? | Abraham Lincoln |
| Which writer protested the Mexican | American War through civil disobedience? |
| What belief held that the US was destined to expand across North America? | Manifest Destiny |
| What treaty ended the Mexican | American War and gave the US the Mexican Cession? |
| What slogan reflected the expansionist spirit related to the Oregon boundary dispute? | 54’ 40’ or Fight |
| In what year was the Louisiana Purchase made? | 1803 |
| In what year was Texas annexed by the United States? | 1845 |
| In what year was the Oregon Territory divided between the U.S. and Great Britain? | 1846 |
| In what year did the United States gain land from the Mexican Cession? | 1848 |
| In what year was the Gadsden Purchase completed? | 1853 |
| Who was the “Father of Texas” who led American settlers into Texas? | Stephen Austin |
| Who was the commander of the Texan army and first president of the Republic of Texas? | Sam Houston |
| Who was the Mexican general and president fighting to keep Texas under Mexican control? | Santa Ana |
| Who was the Tejano leader who supported Texas independence? | Juan Seguin |
| Who was the US president who pushed for war with Mexico and supported Manifest Destiny? | James K. Polk |
| Who was the US general known for victories at the Battle of Buena Vista? | Zachary Taylor |
| Who was the US general who captured Veracruz and Mexico City? | Winfield Scott |
| Which congressman questioned the justification for the Mexican American War? | Abraham Lincoln |
| Which writer protested the Mexican American War through civil disobedience? | Henry David Thoreau |
| In what year was the Louisiana Purchase made? | 1803 |
| In what year was Texas annexed by the United States? | 1845 |
| In what year was the Oregon Territory divided between the U.S. and Great Britain? | 1846 |
| In what year did the United States gain land from the Mexican Cession? | 1848 |
| In what year was the Gadsden Purchase completed? | 1853 |
| In what year did the Battle of Gonzales, the first battle of the Texas Revolution, take place? | 1835 |
| In what year did the Battle of the Alamo occur? | 1836 |
| In what year was the Battle of San Jacinto fought, leading to Texas independence? | 1836 |
| In what year was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed, ending the MexicanAmerican War? | 1848 |
| In what year did the California Gold Rush begin? | 1848 |
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