5.2: Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny

5.2: Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny

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11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were the main causes of westward migration in the 1840s?

Back

Access to natural resources, Hope of economic opportunities, Religious refuge.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the Mexican President during the Texas Revolution?

Back

Antonio López de Santa Anna

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which U.S. President was able to persuade the British to relinquish claims of the Oregon territory below the 49th parallel?

Back

James K. Polk

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

Back

To connect the East and West coasts

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was a result of the U.S. interest in expanding trade with Asia?
The Gold Rush, The Kanagawa Treaty, The Homestead Act, The Pacific Railway

Back

The Kanagawa Treaty

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main goal of Manifest Destiny according to its advocates?

Back

To expand U.S. borders to the Pacific Ocean