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| Which innovation increased the dependence on slavery in the South? | cotton gin |
| Which foreign policy opposed European intervention in the western hemisphere? | Monroe Doctrine |
| Westward expansion was encouraged by which belief? | Manifest Destiny |
| Which historical event is associated with the Texas war for independence from Mexico? | the Alamo |
| Which sectional issue prevented the annexation of Texas to the Union in 1836? | slavery |
| Which group moved westward during the mid-1800s to escape religious persecution? | the Mormons |
| Which conflict was a result of "Manifest Destiny"? | the Mexican War |
| Which territory did the U.S. acquire as a result of the Mexican War? | the Mexican Cession |
| Which territories were part of the Mexican Cession? | California, New Mexico and Utah territories |
| Which territory was purchased to acquire land for the construction of a southern transcontinental railroad route? | the Gadsden Purchase |
| What did the United States acquire in the Adams-Onis treaty? | Florida |
| What does annexation mean? | add territory |
| What was the basic statement made by the Monroe Doctrine? | Europe is to keep their hands off of the western hemisphere. |
| Why did the XYZ Affair anger many Americans? | We were insulted by an attempted bribe by French officials. |
| What is one major result of the War of 1812? | There were greater feelings of nationalism in the U.S. |
| What was the primary cause of the War of 1812? | impressment of American Sailors |
| Which of the following gave the United States all or part of 18 current states and two Canadian provinces? | Louisiana Purchase |
| The California Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848 when gold was found at | Sutter's Mill in Coloma |
| What idea expresses the fact that our nation became more economically interconnected during the early 1800s? | national market |
| What impact did the development of the cotton gin have on the Southern economy in the early 1800s? | It increased the demand for slaves. |
| Who invented the steel plow? | John Deere |
| what name were the Southern states also known? | Cotton Kingdom |
| What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition? | Discover new plant and animal life; establish friendly relations with the Native Americans |
| Who did Thomas Jefferson appoint to explore the Louisiana Territory? | Lewis and Clark |
| Which event best represents the spirit of Manifest Destiny? | Mexican American War |
| What was the purpose of the Embargo Act passed during Jefferson's presidency? | Avoid war With Great Britain over issue of impressment |
| What was the primary cause of the Mexican War? | the annexation of Texas |
| Whose invention improved communication by linking cities and businesses | Samuel Morse |
