Manifest destiny Flashcards

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When did the manifest destiny era happen

A

1803-1853

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What was Manifest destiny

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It was a belief system that the U.S used to expand across the continent to the pacific ocean

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What did President Polk believe

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He believed that it was there “Manifest Destiny” to settle land all the way to the Pacific ocean to spread democracy

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4
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What did the U.S want to take in 1819

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They wanted to take Flordia

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Why did the U.S want to buy Florida

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Because of attacks by Semitone Indians and run away slaves in Georgia

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What did President Monroe do in 1819

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He sent Andrew Jackson to Floridia to help protect U.S border

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Who sent Andrew Jackson to protect the U.S border

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President Monroe

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What did Andrew Jackson do once he got to the border

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He invaded Florida and overthrew the governor of Florida

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