Manifest Destiny Review

Multiple Choice

Which of these would be the best title for the illustration above?

• Divine Nature
• Survival of the Fittest
• Universal Expansion
• Manifest Destiny

Multiple Select

Which TWO [2] of these things happened as a result of Mexico winning independence from Spain in 1821?

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• YOU MUST CHOOSE TWO [2] CORRECT ANSWERS

• Texas was now under Mexican governance

• Texans were required to learn how to speak French

• Native tribes were forced out of Texas forever

• Anglo settlement of Texas began, led by Stephen F. Austin

• Gold was discovered in the Mountains of West Texas

Multiple Choice

What role did Stephen Austin play in the recruitment of families to Texas?

• He was a Mexican general

• He was a landowner

• He was a Texas Ranger

• He was a governor of Texas

Multiple Select

Choose the 3 best answers to what Mexico wanted all settlers who came to Texas to become...

• Mexican Citizens

• Become Catholic

• Had to be rich

• Release Slaves

Multiple Choice

What was the ratio of Americans (and their slaves) to Mexicans in Texas by 1830?

• 2 to 1

• 3 to 1

• 4 to 1

• 5 to 1

Multiple Choice

In what year did General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna make himself dictator of Mexico?

• 1830

• 1832

• 1834

• 1836

Multiple Choice

How did the Texan's LOSS at the Battle of the Alamo help them eventually WIN independence?

• Santa Anna was killed on the third day of the battle
• The courage of the Texan defenders inspired others to keep fighting
• The Mexican army was forced to retreat as a result of the battle
• ALL  OF  THESE  ARE  CORRECT

Open Ended

Write a BRIEF summary of Santa Anna's siege of the Alamo in February and March of 1836.

Multiple Choice

What happened at the Battle of Goliad in March 1836?

• Texas volunteers won the battle

• Texas volunteers surrendered to the Mexican army

• 350 Texans were rescued

• Captain Fannin was promoted

Open Ended

Why was the Battle of San Jancinto significant AND what was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?

Multiple Choice

What treaty did Santa Anna sign in exchange for his freedom?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of San Antonio

Multiple Choice

What significant event occurred in 1836 regarding Sam Houston?

• He was elected President of Texas

• He declared Texas a state

• He fought in the Alamo

• He signed a treaty with Mexico

Multiple Select

What was the main complications regarding Texas statehood?

• The desire to expand territory

• The balance of slave and free states

• The fear of war with Mexico

• The economic benefits of statehood

Multiple Choice

Who was the winner of the Election of 1836?

• Martin Van Buren

• William Henry Harrison

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

What event sparked a financial crisis that lasted through 1844?

• The Great Depression

• The Panic of 1837

• The Stock Market Crash

• The Economic Recession

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Trail of Tears in 1838?

• It was a peaceful relocation of the Cherokee

• It was the last forced migration of the 5 Civilized Tribes

• It was a treaty signed by the Cherokee

• It was a celebration of Cherokee culture

Multiple Choice

Who won the election of 1840?

• Martin Van Buren

• William Henry Harrison

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

What was the cause of William Henry Harrison's death after serving as president for only 1 month?

• Pneumonia

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Cancer

Multiple Choice

What challenges did John Tyler face during his presidency?

• He was well-liked by Congress

• He was kicked out of the Whig party

• He successfully annexed Texas

• He had a strong relationship with Harrison

Multiple Choice

What were the key policies favored by James K. Polk during the Election of 1844?

• Annexation of Texas

• Reoccupation of Oregon

• Acquisition of California

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What position did the Whig party take regarding the annexation of Texas during the Election of 1844?

• For annexation

• Against annexation

• Neutral stance

• No position stated

Multiple Choice

One of James K. Polk's goals as president was to fulfill the manifest destiny of the United States. Did he achieve this goal by the end of his term?

• Yes, Polk expanded US territory and the country spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific by the end of his term.

• Yes, Polk expanded US territory to the northern coast of North America by completing the purchase of Alaska.

• No, Polk agreed to cede territory to Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo after fighting Mexico to a stalemate.

• No, Polk failed to bring an end to the MexicanAmerican War before the end of this term and the US did not gain territory.

Multiple Choice

Shortly after Texas was annexed by the United States, a dispute broke out between the United States and Mexico over its boundaries. President James Polk used this dispute to —

• justify a war to extend the borders of the United States

• invade Mexico in search of gold and silver

• gain territory to build a railroad to the Pacific coast

• acquire new territory to resettle the Mormons

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of John Slidell's mission to Mexico during the presidency of James K. Polk?

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To persuade Mexico to sell California and New Mexico territories

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To discuss trade agreements

Multiple Choice

Regarding the river that divided Texas and Mexico after 1836...

• Mexico and Texas/USA agreed it was the Nueces River

• Mexico and Texas/USA agreed it was the Rio Grande River

• Mexico claimed it was the Nueces River and Texas/USA claimed it was the Rio Grande River

• Mexico claimed it was the Rio Grande River and Texas/USA claimed it was the Nueces River

Multiple Choice

What action did President Polk take in April 1846 regarding the disputed territory between the Nueces and Rio Grande Rivers?

• Ordered General Zachary Taylor to withdraw

• Ordered General Zachary Taylor to move into the territory

• Negotiated peace with Mexico

• Sent a diplomatic message to Mexico

Multiple Choice

What Treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Velasco

• Treaty of Ghent

Open Ended

Why did California's population drastically increase in 1849?

Poll

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