Manifest Destiny

Front

Why did President Polk win the Election of 1844 by a landslide?

Back

He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny

Front

Letter 'E' marks which of the following: United States in 1783, Mexican Cession, Texas, The Louisiana Purchase

Back

The Louisiana Purchase

Front

Why was the area marked by letter "C" added to the U.S.?

Back

The U.S. needed to flat terrain to build the Transcontinental Railroad

Front

Which area of land was added in 1803? A, C, E, D

Back

E

Front

Which area of land was acquired in 1848 after a conflict with Mexico?

Back

B

Front

What state was given to the U.S. as part of the Adam-Onis treaty with Spain in 1819?

Back

Florida

Front

When the U.S. acquired land area "A" it had reached its goal of...

Back

Reaching the Pacific Ocean

Front

Causes of the U.S.-Mexico War (EXCEPT):
- The Annexation of Texas
- The U.S. claims to Oregon
- Border disputes between the U.S. and Mexico

Back

The U.S. claims to Oregon

Front

What land area was acquired after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

Back

B

Front

The Homestead Act offered free land in hopes to encourage what?

Back

western settlement of the U.S.