The slogan 5440 or fight referred to the latitude line of 54 - GED Practice Questions
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The slogan "54-40 or Fight" referred to the latitude line of 54 degrees 40 minutes, marking the northern boundary of the Oregon Territory. For years, both the United States and Britain had shared occupation of this region, each asserting rightful ownership due to its abundant resources.
This excerpt is taken from President James Polk's 1845 inaugural address:
"It remains my steadfast duty to safeguard, through constitutional means, the United States' claim to the territory lying west of the Rocky Mountains. Our entitlement to Oregon is unequivocal, and our citizens are already preparing to solidify this claim by settling the land with their families. As they have expanded across the eastern Mississippi Valley and ventured to the headwaters of the Missouri, they are now establishing self-governing communities in the Pacific-bound valleys. It is incumbent upon us to ensure their protection wherever they reside on our soil. The reach of our laws and the benefits of our democratic principles should extend to these distant regions they have chosen to call home.
Which statement from President Polk's address presents a fact rather than an opinion?
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Explanation
The correct answer is C. This statement presents a factual description of the settlement and expansion of U.S. citizens across the eastern valley of the Mississippi and up the Missouri River to its source. It does not express an opinion or judgment but rather states a historical reality.
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