5.3 Manifest Destiny & War with Mexico

Open Ended

How did the concept of 'City upon a Hill' influence the justification for Manifest Destiny in the United States?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main motivations behind America's westward expansion during the era of Manifest Destiny?

• Nationalism, population growth, economic opportunity, and spread of democracy/civilization

• Desire to remain isolated from other nations

• Fear of foreign invasion

• Lack of interest in new territories

Multiple Choice

Which treaty allowed joint occupation of the Oregon Territory by both U.S. and British citizens?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Webster-Ashburton Treaty

• Treaty of 1818

• Adams-Onís Treaty

Open Ended

Explain how the issue of slavery affected the admission of Texas into the United States.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons for opposition to the Mexican-American War?

• Fear of the spread of slavery

• Support for expansion

• Belief the war was immoral and unconstitutional

• Desire for more territory

Fill in the Blank

The Battle of Buena Vista was led by General ___ Taylor.

Multiple Select

Based on the map, which military leaders played significant roles in the U.S. conquest of Mexican territory during the Mexican-American War?

• Stephen Kearney

• John C. Frémont

• Winfield Scott

• Santa Anna

Open Ended

What were the main terms of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and how did it impact the territorial boundaries of the United States?

Fill in the Blank

The term Manifest Destiny was coined by John L. O'Sullivan in ___ (year).

Open Ended

How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence the expansion of the United States in the 19th century?

Multiple Choice

Which states were directly affected by the Gadsden Purchase according to the map shown?

• Arizona and New Mexico

• Texas and California

• Nevada and Utah

• Colorado and Oklahoma