Unit 8 - Westward Expansion

Front

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the U.S.-Mexican War and led to

Back

United States gaining land from Mexico

Front

Which of the following is NOT a main reason for Manifest Destiny?

• Cheap and abundant farm land
• Chance to find Gold
• To spread Christianity
• Access to the Pacific Ocean

Back

To spread Christianity

Front

Which European country had the most cultural influence over states like Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico?

Back

Spain

Front

Which religious group had their own trail west to escape religious persecution?

Back

Mormons

Front

Underground mining and large scale agriculture made up the bulk of the economy of which states? Options: Northern States, Southern States, Western States

Back

Western States

Front

Slave labor and cash crops made up the bulk of the economy of which states? Options: Northern States, Southern States, Western States

Back

Southern States

Front

Manufacturing and urban businesses made up the bulk of the economy of which states?

Back

Northern States

Front

Which piece of land was purchased primarily to build the southern transcontinental railroad over?

Back

Gadsden Purchase

Front

In 1846, the blue area was acquired by President Polk after negotiations with who? Options: Russia, France, Spain, Great Britain

Back

Great Britain

Front

U.S.-Mexican War broke out in 1845 after the United States admitted which of the states below?

California

,

Texas

,

Arizona

,

New Mexico

Back

Texas