history test12/quiz Flashcards

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What land purchase made by the United States was used to build a railroad.

A

Gladstone purchase

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During what war was James Polk President.

A

Mexican war

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2
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In which battle did the Texans defeat Santa Anna and his army.

A

San Wasinto

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3
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Over 180 brave men died fighting for Texans freedom at.

A

aloma

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4
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During what battle was our national anthem written .

A

Battle of Fort Mchenery .

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5
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who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner

A

Francis Scott key

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6
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who won the war of 1812.

A

nobody

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7
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where Did the Whitemens serve as missionaries

A

Oregon Territory

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8
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after the Louisiana purchase became part of the USA how much larger was The U.S

A

(2x) larger

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9
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Who led Louis and Clark through the wilderness

A

Sacajawea

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10
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which President bought Florida from Spain.

A

James Monroe

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11
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Who was president and during Mexican war

A

James K Polk

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12
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which territory later became the state of Ohio Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin

A

Northwest territory

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13
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natural resources found in California that caused settlers to “rush” there

A

gold

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14
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Which piece of land did the U.S. purchase to build a railroad on?

A

Gasdon Purchase

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15
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Who was the pioneer who blazed the Wilderness Road?

A

Daniel Boone

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Whom did president Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana Territory?

A

Louis Clark

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the first person to write school books especially for America’s children

A

Noah Webster

18
Q

chosen to lead Texans in their fight for independence

A

Sam Houston

19
Q

An early settlement in Kentucky named for Daniel Boone

A

Boonesborough

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Lewis and Clark were chosen to explore newly purchased

A

Louisiana Territory