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The annexation of Texas was delayed because of the slavery issue and

fear that it would lead to war

Early white settlers in Oregon Country found fine farmland in the

Willamette River Valley.

Found gold plates engraved with sacred writings that became the Book of Mormon

Joseph Smith claimed to have found such plates, which unfortunately are no longer available for viewing, having been taken back up to heaven after being translated.

The plates were translated into The Book of Mormon, which can be read at the "Related Link" below.

In addition to Texas Americans were also interested in what

New Mexico Territory

Texas claimed that its southern border was the River

Rio Grande River

The strip of land in Arizona and New Mexico that was bought for 10 million was known as the

Gadsden Purchase

The Industrial Revolution brought about the use of new sources of power such as what

The Industrial Revolution brought about the use of new sources of power such as steam and coal energy. It occurred between 1760 to 1840.

Who were the first white Americans to build permanent homes in Oregon

missionaries

Americans who wanted to add the land all the way to the Pacific were called

expansionists


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Who were missionaries who established a mission along the Columbia River in present-day Washington

Marcus and Narcissa Whitman

Delegates sent a written request to the Mexican government to make Texas a separate state within

the republic of mexico

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