Unit 7: Westward Expansion Flashcards
Manifest Destiny, Mother necessity, etc.
1
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Manifest destiny
A
U.S desire to own land from caost to coast.
2
Q
Oregon territory
A
acquired from Britain in a treaty; U.S achieved goal of manifest destiny.
3
Q
U.S Mexican war
A
caused by U.S, annexing Texas; border dispute between Texas and Mexico.
4
Q
Mexican cession
A
land U.S acquired after U.S Mexican war in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
5
Q
California gold rush
A
population increased, more immigrants came.