History of the Americas Questions
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What two philosophies began as religious skepticism but grew into a strong movement that rejected Calvinist predetermination and the Trinity?
A new era in river transportation began in the summer of 1807 with the launch of a(n) __________ called the Clermont on the Hudson River.
Which of the following accurately characterize the image and tone of the Jefferson administration?
The first widely known American fiction author was __________ __________ creator of Ichabod Crane and Rip Van Winkle.
Major territory that Bear Flag Revolution brought into American hands
President most closely associated with Manifest Destiny was
Group that was responsible for founding Salt Lake City in Utah
The building of this fort was most closely related to the start of the California gold rush
Succeeded the presidency when Zachary Taylor died while in office
Name given to Northern Democrats who were willing to compromise on the political problems of the 1850s
Which of the following events occurred last: - The Fall of the Alamo- Stephen Austin led settlers to Texas- The Battle of San Jacinto-Zachary Taylor became the hero of Buena Vista
American general that was elected president in 1848 after gaining great popularity and success during the Mexican War
Mexican president who opposed Texan independence
At the time of the outbreak of the Mexican War, Americans believed this to be the border between Texas and Mexico
Principle of allowing the people in the territories to decide whether they wished to allow slavery
Immediately before this state was annexed by the United States it was an independent country
This route was used more by traders than by settlers moving to new homes
These two groups were usually the first white men to arrive in a western area
This compromise (1) allowed popular sovereignty, (2) introduced a stricter Fugitive Slave Law, and (3) outlawed the slave trade in the District of Columbia
The United States compromised with this country for land in Oregon to the 54°40' line of latitude