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Friday, March 1, 2013

Warm Up for 2-26-13

1. Describe the 3/5ths Compromise. (pg 112)

2. Describe the events that started the Mexican-American War. (pg 206)

3. What did the United States capture that resulted in the end of the war? (pg 207-208)

4. What were the terms of the treaty that ended the war? (pg 208)

Warm Up for 2-25-13

1. Describe the compromise Britain and the United States reached regarding the Oregon Territory. (pg 205)

2. Which two things resulted in war with Mexico? (pg 206)

3. Why did the United States purchase a strip of land south of the Mexican Cession area? (pg 208)

Warm Up for 2-21-13

1. Why was the United States interested in the Louisiana Territory? (pg 198)

2. What should the United States do to acquire Florida?
  A. Declare war on Spain immediately.
  B. Issue a stern warning to Spain demanding that they cede Florida or risk going to war with the United States.
  C. Negotiate a purchase price for Florida.
  D. Apologize to Spain and wait for the right time to purchase Florida when the price is right.