Manifest Destiny

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A belief in manifest destiny was the

• rise of big farming business

• growth of the labor movement

• expansion and settlement to the West

• slavery abolitionist movement

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Who was the President of the United States at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

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Who was in control of Florida before it was acquired by the United States in 1819?

• Mexico

• Britain

• France

• Spain

Multiple Choice

Stephen Austin brought people to what state?

• New Mexico
• Florida
• California
• Texas

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader of Mexico in 1830's?

• Antonio López de Santa Anna
• Vicente Guerrero
• Anastasio Bustamante
• José María Morelos

Multiple Choice

When did Texas become a State?

• December 29, 1845
• July 4, 1776
• March 2, 1836
• January 1, 1850

Multiple Choice

What did 54 40 or fight mean?

• A demand for the annexation of Texas to the U.S.
• It was a slogan advocating for U.S. control of the Oregon Territory up to latitude 54°40′.
• A slogan for the abolition of slavery in the U.S.
• A call for war against Canada over the border dispute.

Multiple Choice

How much did President Polk offer Mexico for California and New Mexico?

• $50 million
• $20 million
• $10 million
• $30 million

Multiple Choice

What Treaty ended the War with Mexico?

• Treaty of Paris
• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Tordesillas
• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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When was the Bear Flag revolt?

• 1845
• 1850
• 1846
• 1860

Multiple Choice

The Mexican Cession increased the size of the United State by what percentage?

• 27.63%
• 15.25%
• 35.50%
• 1.10%

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In 1853, how much did the United States pay Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase?

• 20 million dollars
• 5 million dollars
• 15 million dollars
• 10 million dollars

Multiple Choice

When did the Donner Party start their journey?

• 1846

• 1847

Multiple Choice

Where was gold found in California?

• Gold Rush, San Francisco
• Yosemite National Park
• Death Valley, California
• Sutter's Mill, Coloma, California

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What year was the Gold Rush in California?

• 1850
• 1835
• 1865
• 1849

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What factors did the Gold Rush in California bring?

• Increased immigration restrictions
• Decline in agricultural production
• Population growth, economic expansion, social changes, and environmental impacts.
• Rise of industrial manufacturing