Which of the following was a result of the U.S.-Mexican War?
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Responses
It united Americans against a common enemy.
It gained the respect of European nations for America’s military power.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
It gave the United States territory known as the Mexican Cession.
It enabled the United States to annex Texas.
How did John Calhoun react to the Tariff of 1828?
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Responses
He used his power as vice president to influence President Jackson to oppose the tariff.
He led a charge to impose stricter regulations on the Second Bank of the United States.
He devised a Force Bill allowing the president the right to use the army to enforce the tariff.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
He claimed that states had the right to cancel any federal law deemed unconstitutional.
Which of the following was one cause of the Mexican-American War?
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Responses
The United States annexed Texas.
Mormons moved into Mexican territory.
President Polk purchased Texas.
Mexico offered to sell California.
The United States annexed Texas.
How did the economic success of the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?
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Responses
There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
How did the invention of the steam engine affect transportation?
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Responses
Robert Fulton’s invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.