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Purchased the western half of the Mississippi river from France.
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Congress passed the 12th amendment in 1803 which separated Electoral College votes.
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The importation of slaves is Banned, however, this cannot effectively stop illegal importation.
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Used by thousands of American pioneers to chase manifest destiny.
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Was caused by a dispute over Texas. Helped America obtain land in the north.
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The gold rush was a big factor in westward expansion and manifest destiny. It caused many people to move to the west in hopes of getting rich.
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Ended the war between America and Mexico. America gained additional territory, Mexico gave up Texas, Mexico recognized the Rio Grande River as the border.
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Required that slaves were to be turned back to their owners even if residing in a free state.
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The great compromise was passed in order to try to avoid tension between North and South over slaves. It called for citizens to assist in recovering fugitive slaves.
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Any US citizen that had never held arms against the US could claim 160 acres of land. Takers had to live and improve this land.