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What was the land called that the U.S. gained after the war with Mexico?
Mexican Cession
What land did the U.S. buy from France for $15 million?
Louisiana Purchase
How far west did Lewis and Clark reach and make maps to?
the Pacific Ocean
Who discovered new plants and animals while exploring the Louisiana Purchase?
Lewis and Clark
Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
The Mexicans
Who won the Battle of San Jacinto?
The Texans
Who was the dictator of Mexico who made the Texans angry?
Santa Anna
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
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
Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession located in?
Southwest
Which president approved the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
What did the Indian Removal Act say?
The government could pay Native Americans and force them to move
What was the Cherokee's journey to Indian Territory called?
The Trail of Tears
The Cherokee had tried to adopt the ways of the American settlers. What is this called?
assimilate/assimilation
What is "Manifest Destiny"?
The idea that the United States was meant to expand west to the Pacific Ocean
How much did the U.S. pay for the Mexican Cession?
$15 million
