Module 7: Manifest Destiny Test

Front

The war with Mexico began with:

Back

a border dispute in Texas

Front

What contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

Back

Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

Front

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________ (Options: Mississippi River, Pacific Ocean, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes)

Back

Pacific Ocean

Front

What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

Back

They increased the territory of the United States.

Front

What was the name of the time period where people from all over flocked to California in search for gold?

Back

The Gold Rush

Front

What were the difficulties of the Oregon Trail?

Back

All of the above (Length of the journey, Disease, Weather)

Front

Where did the travellers of the Oregon Trail originally set out from? Options: Nebraska, Idaho, Wyoming, Missouri

Back

Missouri

Front

What did the Texans refer themselves to after breaking free from Mexico? Options: Freedom Riders, Lone Star Republic, Union of Texas, Republic of New Mexico

Back

Lone Star Republic

Front

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

Back

B

Front

What states were part of the Mexican Cession? Options: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

Back

California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada