Chapter 15
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| What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right to control all the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. | Manifest Destiny.
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| List the ways the United States acquired land. | Through war,Through treaties,Through settlements, Through purchasing it.
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| How did the Louisiana Purchase change the size of the United States? | It doubled the nation.
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| Why did the United States want Florida? | To end raids on Georgia farms.
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| Why did some northerners oppose Texas becoming part of the United States? | Texas allowed slavery.
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| What was the main reason for settlers to travel to Oregon Country? | Fertile farm land.
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| What was James Polk’s slogan in the 1844 campaign? | "All of Oregon or none! "
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| Why were the Tejanos angry at the Americans settling in Texas? | They were settling illegally.
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| What was Mexico’s policy toward slavery in 1830? | It was illegal.
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| What event started the Mexican-American War? | The annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress led to a border disagreement.
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| How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? | It decreased its territory by half.
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| What was a main goal of President Polk? | He wanted the Untied States to increase its territory.
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| What was an opinion expressed by those who were against the expansion of the United States? | The United States bullied its weaker neighbors.
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| What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853? | A good railroad route to California.
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