Westward Expansion

Front

Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny? Options: The belief that the U.S. was destined to be the best country in the world, The idea that God gave permission to the U.S. to fight anyone they wished, The belief that the U.S. was the most powerful country in the world, and everyone has had a duty to respect that, The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

Back

The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

Front

How did so many Americans end up in Mexico’s state known as Texas?

Back

Mexico invited Americans in to keep their claim on the area

Front

How did former U.S. citizens bring enslaved people to Mexico, when Mexico outlawed slavery?

Back

They converted enslaved people into “indentured servants”

Front

What causes fighting to break out, which leads to the U.S. declaring war on Mexico? Options: Mexico claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but the U.S. claims the border is the Nueces River; Mexico starts to build forts on disputed land; The United States orders an invasion of Mexico and 11 Mexicans are killed; The U.S. claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but Mexico claims the border is the Nueces River

Back

The U.S. claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but Mexico claims the border is the Nueces River

Front

What does the word annex mean?

Back

To add through expansion

Front

Which minority group still maintains a large presence in California due to the Gold Rush?

Back

Chinese

Front

Why were Mormons seeking a place to live in the West?

Back

They were being persecuted for their beliefs.

Front

Who was the leader of the Mormon westward movement?

Back

Brigham Young

Front

What is the name of Texas’ first President?

Back

Sam Houston

Front

The principles of judicial review were established in which case?

Back

Marbury vs. Madison