Westward Expansion

Front

What was the belief called that Americans had a god-given right to expand westward?

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

Which battle became the rallying cry for the War for Texas Independence?

Back

Battle of the Alamo

Front

Why did many Southerners move to Texas in the early 19th century?

Back

For excellent farmland for growing cotton

Front

Explain why the US and Britain compromised on the Oregon territory boundary at the 49th parallel.

Back

The US wanted to avoid a war with Britain while already engaged in the Mexican-American War.

Front

What was the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in terms of territorial changes?

Back

It established the Rio Grande as the border between Texas and Mexico.

Front

Discuss the implications of Texas entering the Union as a slave state in 1845.

Back

It caused tension between the North and South.

Front

What was the main issue regarding the new territories acquired from Mexico in terms of slavery?

Back

Whether they should be free or slave states.

Front

How did the concept of popular sovereignty propose to resolve the issue of slavery in new territories?

Back

By allowing the residents of the territory to vote on the issue

Front

Evaluate the economic impact of the US paying $15 million for the territories acquired from Mexico.

Back

It was a strategic investment, especially with the discovery of gold in California.

Front

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in significant territorial gains for the US?

Back

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo