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Which of the following best describes Zachary Taylor’s position on slavery in new territories during his presidential campaign?

A
pro-slavery
B
anti-slavery
C
pro-compromise
D
neutral
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In the mid-1800s, pioneers who traveled through the Great Plains to the West faced

A
summer rainstorms and difficult terrain.
B
rugged mountains and steep passes.
C
summer rainstorms and rugged mountains.
D
steep passes and difficult terrain.
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As a believer in Manifest Destiny, President Polk promised to annex the territory in the Pacific Northwest known as

A
Oregon Country.
B
the Republic of Texas.
C
Disputed Territory.
D
the Republic of Mexico.
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When Texas joined the United States in 1845, Texas was

A
a Mexican state.
B
a US territory.
C
a Spanish colony.
D
an independent nation.
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How did the concept of Manifest Destiny create the need for the Missouri Compromise?

A
As the US expanded, there needed to be a balance of power between the North and the South, which led to the Missouri Compromise.
B
As the US expanded, slavery would be necessary to encourage agricultural growth, which led to the Missouri Compromise.
C
As the US expanded, Northern and Southern states sought a way to eliminate their differences, which led to the Missouri Compromise.
D
As the US expanded, there needed to be a way to prevent territories from becoming states to avoid conflict, which led to the Missouri Compromise.

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