Bayou Bridges Unit 3, Chapter 2 (7th)

Front

What ideology suggested that Americans were destined to expand across North America?

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

Which groups were largely excluded from the vision of progress associated with Manifest Destiny?

Back

Native Americans, African Americans, and women

Front

How did artists of the time depict westward expansion?

Back

As a noble endeavor

Front

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

Back

1821

Front

What was one of the challenges faced by the Mexican government in populating Texas?

Back

Difficulty attracting Mexican settlers

Front

Who was a prominent American figure leading settlers into Texas?

Back

Stephen Austin

Front

What did the belief in Manifest Destiny claim Americans were bringing to North America?

Back

Freedom and democracy

Front

Which of the following best describes the U.S. expansion by the 1820s? Limited to the East Coast, Significant, with agriculture dominating the economy, Focused on industrial development, Confined to urban areas

Back

Significant, with agriculture dominating the economy

Front

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

Back

Manifest destiny

Front

Why did Mexico encourage Americans to settle in Texas?

Back

To promote economic development and strengthen the population in Texas.