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What was the Monroe Doctrine?
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The Monroe Doctrine is a U.S. policy which, on December 2, 1823, said that European powers were no longer to colonize or interfere with the affairs of the newly independent nations of the Americas. The United States planned to stay neutral in wars between European powers and their colonies. Any hostile act against these new countries would be seen as an attack on the US
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What was the spoils system?
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Under President Jackson and every president since, the notion that the winner of the election has the right to put people who helped the candidate win into government positions/jobs.
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What were the Alien and Sedition Act?
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Introduced by John Adams, the Alien and Sedition Acts were clear violations of the 1st amendment. They restricted foreigners from voting and newspapers from criticizing government decisions.
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What was Manifest Destiny?
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The belief that God had inspired Americans to move west to the Pacific Ocean and settle all of America while bringing Christianity and the American way to all people.
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Which president bought the Lousiana Purchase?
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Thomas Jefferson
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What did the Louisiana Purchase do to the size of the US?
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It doubled its size.
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Who explored this new territory?
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Lewis and Clark
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How did the US acquire the Oregon territory?
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By a treaty with Great Britain?
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