Standard 2 Review 2

Front

How did the United States get possession of the Oregon territory?

Back

England gave up its claim to the area as part of a treaty with the United States.

Front

The foreign policy actions of James Polk involving Texas, California, and the Oregon Territory were evidence of what?

Back

support for the idea of Manifest Destiny

Front

How were the areas of California and Arizona added to the United States?

Back

through war with Mexico

Front

What was the primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

Back

to prevent European nations from colonizing Latin American countries

Front

What concept is John L Sullivan talking about in the quote? Options: the American System, Manifest Destiny, the nullification crisis, education reform

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

Based on the excerpt, what action does President Polk want Congress to take?

Back

Declare war on Mexico.

Front

Why did Americans living in Texas want to declare war on Mexico? Options: The Mexican government raised taxes on cotton exports. The Mexican government issued a ban on slavery. The Mexican government made Catholicism the nation’s official religion. The Mexican government halted immigration to Texas.

Back

The Mexican government issued a ban on slavery.

Front

Which of the following was an action by the United States to support the idea of Manifest Destiny?
enacting a protective tariff to discourage international trade,
provoking a war with Mexico over territory in Texas,
preventing European nations from colonizing Latin American countries,
placing quotas on the number of immigrants coming to the nation

Back

provoking a war with Mexico over territory in Texas

Front

What was the purpose of the foreign policy symbolized in the cartoon?

Back

to prevent European nations from intervening in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere

Front

What led to the United States acquisition of the shaded area?

Back

a payment to France