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In what year was the first gold discovered?
1848
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What was the longest used and most popular trail that was turned into a popular video game of the late 90s
The Oregon Trail
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After slavery was outlawed in Mexico what new country was formed?
The Republic of Texas
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Explain Thomas Jefferson's view on equality and slavery
He believed everyone is free and has equal rights but owned and used slaves
100
Lewis and Clark were sent out to explore territory gained from what deal?
The Louisiana Purchase
200
What were some results of the California Gold Rush?
many young men flocked to the west to get rich quick, new gold rush towns were established in California, and California wasset up to become a state.
200
Where did the Santa Fe trail open up trade?
the Southwest territory
200
Who fought in the War of 1812
US and Great Britain
200
How did Thomas Jefferson feel about education for the country as a whole?
He thought it was very important for the masses to be educated in order for them to elect productive officials to govern the country
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What was a direct result result of the Industrial Revolution?
the creation of many new ideas and inventions and a change in the production of goods.
300
What were two ways to get to the gold fields?
Land routes like the Bozeman trail or sea journeys
300
The Indian Removal Act which created the Trail of Tears was designed to do what?
Move American Indians from the fertile farmlands of the southeast to the west
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By 1830 the Mexican government was concerned about who migration into Texas?
Slave owning Americans.
300
What thought did the Dred Scott decision uphold
That slaves are property and have no rights
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Why is it so important to maintain a free state and slave state balance?
So the government representative will be equal not allowing one side to gain control over America's decision making process
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What nickname was given to men who rushed for gold in 1849?
49ers
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Name some difficulties faced by those who traveled west via trails.
Disease, Starvation, Drowning, Getting Lost, Death
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What lands did we get as a result of the Mexican American War?
California, Nevada, Utah Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.
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What were the outcomes of the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri enters as a slave state, Maine enters as a free state. And the 36 30 line is set banning slavery above.
400
What major mission did Lewis and Clark fail in during their journey west.
The finding of a water passage between east and west America
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Who ultimately got rich as a result of the gold rush?
The people who sold goods and services to the miners rather than the people who found gold themselves.
500
Why did people travel west?
For better opportunities and land.
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What were the causes of the War of 1812?
Naval Impressment (Britain stealing our men to fight in their navy) and Trade embargo on American goods?
500
Name the four parts of the Compromise of 1850
California would enter as a free state, The import of slaves into Washington DC would be outlawed (though slavery would still be legal, the Fugitive Slave Act would be passed, and states would be able to decide on slavery on their own before being admitted into the union.
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Define Manifest Destiny
The thought that Americans had the duty to expand their thoughts and beliefs across the North American continent