Manifest Destiny

Multiple Choice

".... the right of our manifest destiny to overspread and

to possess the whole of the continent which Providence

has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and federaltive development of self-government entrusted to us. It is right such as that of the tree to the space of air and the earth suitable for the full expansion of its principle and destiny of growth"

What does he mean by "Providence"

• The legal right to spread out

• The right given by God

• The "Providence" means savagery

• "racial Superiority"

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An expert rider, not over 18, preferably an orphan who is willing to risk their life may make up to $

a week

Multiple Choice

Between what years is Texas and Independent Republic?

• 1800 - 1812

• 1814 - 1820

• 1836 -1845

• 1825 -1905

Multiple Select

These two men were leaders to the Texas Independence movemnt

• Stephan Austin

• Dallas Lodge

• Sam Houston

• Jacob Amarillo

• Davy Crocket

Multiple Choice

The Alamo was a mission located in

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio

• Boulder

• Mexico City

Multiple Choice

True or False: The Battle of the Alamo was a major victory for the Texans

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Texas Gained Independence in ....

• 1836

• 1845

• 1953

• 1772

Multiple Choice

The United States offered to buy New Mexico for

• 2,500

• 1/2 a million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 100,000 million

Multiple Choice

THe Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo:

• Forced Mexico to give up claims to Texas

• Gave the US New Mexico and California

• US paid $15 Million plus claims from Americans

• All of these are correct