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Great Britain and the United States almost went to a war between in the 1840s because of a dispute over
 
  A)  trade along the St. Lawrence Waterway.
  B)  fishing rights off the coast of Newfoundland.
  C)  which country had the rightful claim to gold in Alaska.
  D)  claims to Oregon territory.
  E)  whether Great Britain should help Mexico grow cotton.

Question 2

What was the main reason most European immigrants came to the United States between 1815 and 1860?
 
  A)  Religious freedom
  B)  Reform urges
  C)  Economic advancement
  D)  Political freedom
  E)  European military upheavals



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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