Ch 6 Manifest Destiny Test

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The phrase manifest destiny refers to the belief that -

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the US should expand across the entire continent.

Front

What religious group moved west to the "Great Salt Lake" to escape persecution?

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The Mormons

Front

Under Mexican rule, the main appeal "Tejas" held for American settlers was -

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cheap land.

Front

All were conflicts between settlers and the Mexican government, except: Slavery, Religion, The right to bear arms, language and citizenship

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The right to bear arms

Front

What was the result of the Battle of the Alamo?

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It took Santa Anna’s army nearly two weeks to defeat a much smaller American force.

Front

One cause for the war between the United States and Mexico was: southern border of Texas.

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southern border of Texas.

Front

Which of the following was a result of the war with Mexico? Options: The United States gained Texas., The United States gained the Mexican Cession, The United States and Mexico became permanent allies, The United States abolished slavery in Mexico

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The United States gained the Mexican Cession

Front

The Mexican-American War ended with the signing of the Treaty of -

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Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Front

All of the following future states were ceded to the U.S. as part of the above treaty EXCEPT: California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon

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Oregon

Front

The United States and what country signed the Oregon Treaty handing the land to the United States?

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Britain