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1. Captain Charles Wilkes claimed Wilkes Land for the United States in January 1840 while leading the United States Exploring Expedition. Where is Wilkes Land located?
2. Incumbent Democrat Martin Van Buren lost the presidential election of 1840 to William Henry Harrison, the candidate of the Whig Party. What is unique about William Henry Harrison?
3. After President William Henry Harrison's death, his vice president succeeded him. Who is this man who was disliked by both the Whigs and the Democrats?
4. In 1843, this American horror author won a $100 prize for his story "The Gold Bug" in a writing contest for the "Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper".
5. Unable to secure the nomination of either the Democrats or the Whigs for the presidential election of 1844, John Tyler throws his support behind Democrat James K. Polk who scored an upset victory over Whig Henry Clay by using the rousing and enigmatic slogan:
6. On May 8, 1846, the first major battle of the Mexican War occurs at Palo Alto, Texas. What was the main cause of the Mexican War?
7. What religious leader settled his followers in Salt Lake City in the summer of 1847?
8. From January 1848 to December 1849 (less than two years), which U.S. city increased its population from 1,000 to 25,000?
9. Which treaty ends the Mexican War in 1848 with Mexico conceding New Mexico, California, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona to the U.S.?
10. James Polk honored his pledge to serve for only one term, and Lewis Cass was the Democratic nominee for president in the election of 1848. Who was the Whig candidate (also a Mexican War hero) who defeated him?
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