Which territorial acquisitions contributed to the westward expansion of the United States between 1783 and 1853?

Louisiana Purchase, Texas Annexation, Mexican Cession, Oregon Country

Florida Purchase, Alaska Purchase, Hawaii Annexation, Puerto Rico Acquisition

California Gold Rush, Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Pony Express

Missouri Compromise, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Homestead Act, Dawes Act

Which groups were excluded from the vision of freedom during the westward expansion in the United States?

Native Americans, African Americans, and women

What were the main reasons the Mexican government struggled to persuade Mexicans to settle in Texas after gaining independence from Spain?

Few Mexicans lived in Texas and the government couldn't persuade them to move

Fear of conflict with Native Americans

Based on the maps and text, which territories were controlled by Mexico in the early 1820s?

Alta California, Nuevo México, Texas

Oregon Country, Upper Canada, Texas

Arkansas Territory, Missouri, Texas

What promises did American settlers make before settling in Texas, and how did their actions differ from these promises?

They promised to adopt the Roman Catholic religion, become loyal Mexican citizens, and free enslaved workers, but did not keep these promises.

They promised to pay taxes to Mexico but refused.

They promised to build schools and roads but did not.

They promised to remain independent from Mexico but joined the Mexican government.

What was one major reason Texan settlers became angry with the Mexican government during the 1830s?

The Mexican government tried to eliminate slavery.

The Mexican government raised taxes.

The Mexican government banned trade with the United States.

The Mexican government forced settlers to move.

Which of the following were actions taken by William Travis and his men during the Battle of the Alamo?

They took shelter behind the walls of the Alamo.

They retreated from San Antonio.

They surrendered to General Santa Anna.

They called for reinforcements from Mexico.

Why did it take until 1845 for Texas to become a state in the United States?

There was opposition to slavery in new states.

Texas was not recognized by the United States.

Texas wanted to remain independent.

Mexico refused to withdraw its troops.

What event directly led Congress to declare war on Mexico in May 1846?

C. Mexican troops crossed the Rio Grande and attacked American soldiers

A. Mexico agreed to sell large territories to the United States

B. American troops withdrew from the disputed land near Texas

D. Texas decided not to join the United States

Why was the Santa Fe Trail important to the United States?

The Santa Fe Trail was important for trade, westward expansion, and economic development.

The Santa Fe Trail was mainly a tourist attraction.

The Santa Fe Trail was used for diplomatic missions.

The Santa Fe Trail was primarily a military route.

Why did President Polk send General Zachary Taylor and his troops to the Rio Grande in 1846?

To assert U.S. claims and provoke conflict with Mexico.

To establish a military base for future operations.

To support Texas independence from Mexico.

To negotiate a peace treaty with Mexico.

Why did Henry David Thoreau refuse to pay his taxes during the Mexican-American War?

He opposed the war and its implications for slavery.

He supported the war for territorial expansion.

He was indifferent to the war and its consequences.

He believed in paying taxes to support the government.

What happened during the early stages of the Mexican-American War?

U.S. forces quickly captured key areas such as Monterrey, New Mexico, and California

Most Americans opposed the war and refused to volunteer

U.S. forces quickly captured key areas such as Monterrey, New Mexico, and California

D. The war ended less than eight months after it began

What was a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

The United States paid Mexico $15 million and gained large areas of land in the Southwest

The treaty ended the Mexican Civil War.

Mexico gained control over Texas.

California was returned to Spain.

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

The Gadsden purchase was A strip of land bought from Mexico that became part of southern Arizona and New Mexico

The Gadsden Purchase was a 1865 treaty that ceded Texas to Mexico.

The Gadsden Purchase was a 1848 agreement for land in California.

The Gadsden Purchase was a 1850 deal where the U.S. sold land to Canada.

What was a primary reason some Northerners and Whigs opposed the concept of Manifest Destiny in its early years?

They feared it was a strategy to expand slavery.

They believed it would lead to war with European powers.

They thought the United States was already too large.

They preferred focusing on industrial development over territorial expansion.

When did the phrase "Manifest Destiny" experience a resurgence in American political life, shifting its focus to global expansion?

The 1890s, leading up to the Spanish-American War.

The 1860s, during the Civil War.

The 1870s, during Reconstruction.

What was a primary reason Mexico banned immigration from the United States in 1830?

To prevent the expansion of slavery into Mexican territory.

To prevent economic competition from American businesses.

To stop the spread of American culture.

To reduce the overall population in its northern territories.

Which of the following was NOT a condition Mexico required American settlers to meet in Tejas?

Adopt Mexican farming techniques.

By 1829, why did Mexico view the growing American population in Tejas as a significant problem?

The American population had grown too large to effectively enforce Mexican laws.

The Americans were forming alliances with Native American tribes.

The Americans were demanding higher taxes from the Mexican government.

The Americans were converting to Protestantism at an alarming rate.

What action by Mexican President Antonio López de Santa Anna in 1835 directly contributed to the Texas Rebellion?

He repealed the Mexican Constitution of 1824, centralizing power.

He increased taxes on American settlers.

He banned all trade between Tejas and the United States.

He ordered the immediate expulsion of all American settlers.

What action by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna angered the Texans and contributed to their desire for independence?

He acted like a dictator and discarded the constitution.

He offered free land to American settlers.

He established San Felipe de Austin.

He allied with Native American tribes against the Texans.

When and where did a group of men declare Texas independent from Mexico?

March 2, 1836, in Washington-on-the-Brazos

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

Texan forces decisively defeated the Mexican army, leading to Texas independence.

Mexican forces successfully recaptured the Alamo.

Texan forces were defeated and forced to retreat further.

The battle ended in a stalemate, with no clear victor.

What was the primary reason for the United States' desire to expand westward in the mid-19th century?

To spread democratic ideals and acquire more territory.

To establish new trade routes with Asia.

To find new sources of raw materials for industrialization.

To escape religious persecution in the eastern states.

How did the Mexican-American War officially begin?

President Polk sent troops to occupy a disputed border area, leading to a clash.

Mexico launched a surprise attack on a US military base.

The US purchased the disputed territory from Mexico.

A declaration of war was issued by the United Nations.

What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

The United States acquired a third of Mexico's territory.

Mexico gained control of Texas.

Both countries agreed to a peaceful resolution of border disputes.

Mexico received $30 million for California and New Mexico.

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