Manifest Destiny Test

Front

What job did most people have who moved west?

Back

farmers

Front

What was the main idea of Manifest Destiny?

Back

that it was the God-given right for Americans to take the land

Front

What did the Homestead Act encourage/offer the settlers to go west?

Back

free land in the west

Front

Which U.S. President said, "Go west, young men!"

Back

James K. Polk

Front

Which one was not a new technology during this time period? Options: Erie Canal, washing machine, steam locomotive, telegraph machine

Back

washing machine

Front

Which land acquisition was peaceful? Options: Louisiana Purchase, Texas, Mexican Cession, None of the above

Back

Louisiana Purchase

Front

Which statement is TRUE?

• Americans and Native Americans never fought each other.
• Americans moved Native Americans to reservations.
• Native Americans wanted to live on reservations.
• Native American leaders offered advice to the U.S. presidents.

Back

Americans moved Native Americans to reservations.

Front

Which is a FALSE statement?

• This battle took place in Texas.
• The Americans held out for 12 days before dying.
• Santa Anna's men killed the Americans there.
• The Americans held out for 22 days before dying.

Back

The Americans held out for 22 days before dying.

Front

Which trail did the '49ers' use? Options: The Mormon Trail, The California Trail, The Oregon Trail, The Santa Fe Trail

Back

The California Trail

Front

What was the purpose of the trail that was used for trade? Options: The Mormon Trail, The California Trail, The Oregon Trail, The Santa Fe Trail

Back

The Santa Fe Trail