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