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5Name 4 current States that held land in the area that was given to the US in the "Mexican Cession".

California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming.

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What is a boomtown?

A town that becomes populated in a quick amount of time

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Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession located in?

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What is one reason the U.S. and Mexico were angry at each other in 1845?

the U.S. added Texas, Mexico wouldn't sell CA and NM, Texas border disagreement

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What did the Missouri Compromise say should happen to California in terms of becoming a state?

It didn't. The line went through the middle of the state so California became an issue if it would be FREE/SLAVE

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Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

The Mexicans

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The Oregon Trail Started in the current state of ______________ and ended in the current state of __________.

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What were Polks 3 parts to his War Plan vs Mexico?

1) Secure the southern border of Texas 2) Take the Cali cities 3) Capture the mexican capital Mexico City

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Pick 1 of the 2 Presidents: Andrew Jackson or Thomas Jefferson. How could you make a case for them believing in Manifest Destiny?

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Describe 1 thing in the picture that shows Manifest Destiny

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How much did the U.S. pay for the Mexican Cession?

$15 million

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Who was the 11th President of the US?

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