Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

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Introduction

We will learn about the concept of Manifest Destiny and westward expansion. We will focus on the initial phases of migration. Westward expansion is brought political, economic, and geographic changes to America as people began seeking new opportunities.

Multiple Choice

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

• Mississippi River

• Pacific Ocean

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Lakes

Multiple Choice

As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

• They agreed to give up their land.

• They were given their choice of where to live.

• They were forced to live in reservations.

• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

Multiple Choice

As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

• They agreed to give up their land.

• They were given their choice of where to live.

• They were forced to live in reservations.

• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

Multiple Choice

Which territory was contested by Britain and the US? The US got the land south of the 49th parallel.

• California

• Florida

• Oregon

• Louisiana

Multiple Choice

Which territory was bought from France during Thomas Jefferson's presidency?

• California
• Florida
• Oregon
• Louisiana

Multiple Choice

Which territory was added through the Adam-Onis treaty with Spain?

• Oregon

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Florida

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the time period where people from all over flocked to California in search for gold?

• The Gold Rush

• The Gold Movement

• Goldilocks

• Gold Gathering

Multiple Select

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• California

• Louisiana

• New Mexico

• Colorado

• Oregon

Multiple Choice

Who was president of the USA during the Mexican American War?

• George Washington

• Santa Anna

• James K. Polk

• Christopher Columbus

Multiple Select

Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war?

• Defend the Monroe Doctrine

• The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary

• America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny

• The U.S. recently annexed Texas

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the actions taken by James K. Polk

• He didnt really take any serious actions

• By purposely putting 3000 troops on the disputed border, this instigated Mexico to attack American soldiers, which started the War

• He promised NOT to expand territory for the USA

• He had a great relationship with Mexico

Multiple Select

What were the effects of the US-Mexican War?

• Mexican Cession

• Free State (North) vs. Slave State (South)

• Compromise of 1850

• Peace between US & Canada

Multiple Choice

The United States thought the border between the United States and Mexico was between the _________

• Nueces River

• Rio Grande River

• Red River

• Trinity River

Multiple Choice

What trails were developed as people moved west?

• Appalachian and Tuscarora

• Oregon and Santa Fe

• Pacific Crest and John Muir

• Heyduke and Ozark