Ch. 12: Manifest Destiny Test Review

Front

Utah was mostly settled by what group of people who sought a place where they could freely practice their religion? Options: Mormons, Christians, Native Americans, Mountain men and fur trappers

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Mormons

Front

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

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It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.

Front

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States? Options: European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety., Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming., Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward., The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

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

Front

The Mexican War ended with 2 sides signing a treaty which took away half of Mexico's land. What was the name of the treaty?

Back

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Front

The purchase of the Louisiana Territory

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doubled the size of the United States and gave the US control of the Mississippi River

Front

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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1803

Front

Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War? Options: Texas Annexation, Gadsden Purchase, Mexican Cession, Oregon Territory

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Mexican Cession

Front

Name the piece of land that is green on this map.

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Louisiana Territory

Front

Name this piece of land: Mexican Cession, Northwest Territory, Trans-Appalachian West, Oregon Country

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Oregon Country

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To take over territory and incorporate it into another political entity

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annexation