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The Monroe Doctrine was an important foreign policy because
it made the US a superpower in the Western Hemisphere
The US fought against the British and the _________ in the War of 1812
Native Americans
The US got the land for the Oregon Territory by
Treaty
What was an effect of more & more white settlers heading out to the Northwest Territory in the 1700’s-1800’s
Violence between settlers & Native Americans
The main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine was to
Stop Europe from colonizing in North & South America
The reason President Madison wanted to declare war against Great Britain in the War of 1812
stop the British from kidnapping (committing impressment) American sailors
Remember the ________” became the rally cry for Texan Independence
Alamo
What are some negatives (costs) that Americans experienced traveling West.. name 3
Inexperience, disease, starvation, death, Bad weather, getting lost, unfriendly Natives
The famous saying coined by John O. Sullivan, __________________, was the belief that it’s God’s will to spread democracy from coast to coast (East to West)
Manifest Destiny
What historical event was a result of a dispute over the border between the US & Mexico
Mexican American War
The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo resulted in
Mexico ceding (giving up) land to the US
What are some of the positive (benefits) that Americans experienced traveling West
Adventure, land, new start, religious freedom, wealth