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11 Cards in this Set
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Why was the Louisiana territory acquired? |
The U.S. was afraid that the offer would be taken away so they took it. |
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Who acquired the Louisiana territory? |
Thomas Jefferson |
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Why is the Louisiana purchase important? |
It doubled the size of the U.S. and it gave the U.S. control over the Mississippi River and the port city of New Orleans. |
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Why were Americans moving to Texas? |
They desired more land to grow their crops/products. |
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What is James Polk's role in the Manifest Destiny? |
Initiated annexation procedures and instigated a fight because he has his eyes on some Mexican land. |
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Why is the U.S. Mexican War important? |
The United States won control over a vast territory which includes some present day states, Mexico lost one third of its territory. |
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Why did the U.S. win the war? |
They had advanced weapons like artillery, had better generals, poor Mexican leadership and better resources. |
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What caused the war between U.S. and Mexico? |
The Mexican government warned of a war if the U.S. took in Texas. |
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Why did the U.S. not annex Texas after its Revolution? |
They declined it at first because there were against adding a new slave state. |
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What caused the Texas Revolution? |
The people in Texas wanted to break away from Mexico because they didn't like the laws made by Santa Anna. |
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What are the two reasons for Manifest Destiny? |
It had a future destined by God to expand its borders and Americans wanted to feel superior. |
