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What was Westward expansion?
the idea that we were destined by God to expand from Atlantic to Pacific Oceans
Who were forty-niners?
people who went to California in search for gold
Florida entered the union as a _____ state?
slave
What were an economic factors for Westward Expansion?
new land, trade routes, business opportunities, Gold Rush
What were political factors for Westward expansion?
expand borders/territories, expand democracy
What were social factors for Westward expansion?
religious freedom, start a new life
What was the Northwest Ordinance?
establishing territories and allowing to apply for statehood
60,000 had to live in a territory
slavery prohibited
Who was the Manifest Destiny president?
James K. Polk
What 2 territories did we obtain with the Adams-Onis Treaty?
Florida and Oregon
What was the Gadsden Purchase?
U.S. paid MX 10 million for land needed for rr
Why did people travel the Oregon trail?
reports of fertile land
Where did the Mormons settle?
What was the Santa Fe Trail used for?
trade route
What were causes of the Mexican-American war?
Mexico refused to acknowledge TX independence
border disputes
What were effects of the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexican Cession
Rio Grande becomes border