EOC Standard 2 Part 3 War & Westward Expansion

Front

Which phrase best describes Americans' belief that the expansion of the U.S. throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable?

Back

Manifest destiny

Answer explanation

Americans' belief in the expansion of the U.S. throughout the American continents being justified and inevitable is best described as Manifest destiny.

Front

This episode of Crash Course presented what reason as a possible driver of the U.S.?

Back

Economics

Answer explanation

The episode of Crash Course presented Economics as a possible driver of the U.S., highlighting the importance of economic factors in shaping the country's development.

Front

Which Western expansion route is probably the most famous route used by settlers moving west? Its name was used as the title for a popular video game.

Back

Oregon Trail

Answer explanation

The most famous Western expansion route used by settlers moving west is the Oregon Trail, which was also the title of a popular video game.

Front

Before it became a state, Oregon was jointly governed by the U.S. and

Back

Britain

Answer explanation

Before it became a state, Oregon was jointly governed by the U.S. and Britain, making Britain the correct choice.

Front

Before the Mexican cession, which states belonged to Mexico (previously Spain)? Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Answer explanation

All of the above options - Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California - belonged to Mexico (previously Spain) before the Mexican cession.

Front

Who was granted a huge tract of land in Northern Mexico (Texas) to help populate the region?

Back

Moses / Stephen Austin

Answer explanation

Moses / Stephen Austin was granted a huge tract of land in Northern Mexico (Texas) to help populate the region, making this the correct choice.

Front

When Texans rebelled against Mexico primarily over the issue of slavery, a large group of Texans were famously defeated at

Back

the Alamo

Answer explanation

Texans were famously defeated at the Alamo when rebelling against Mexico primarily over the issue of slavery.

Front

Which of the following events occurred first after Texas won its independence from Mexico? It became an independent country, The Lone Star Republic. It became a state in the United States. It became a member of the Confederate States. It became a United States Territory.

Back

It became an independent country, The Lone Star Republic.

Answer explanation

After Texas won its independence from Mexico, it became an independent country, The Lone Star Republic, before becoming a state in the United States, a member of the Confederate States, or a United States Territory.

Front

Why was Texas initially not allowed to join the United States?

Back

It would upset the free state-slave state balance.

Answer explanation

It would upset the free state-slave state balance.

Front

Shortly after annexing Texas, the U.S. struck an agreement with Britain to annex which territory?

Back

Oregon

Answer explanation

Shortly after annexing Texas, the U.S. struck an agreement with Britain to annex Oregon, not California, Texas, or Alaska.