Manifest Destiny Part 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the idea of Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that the United States had a divine mission to expand westward

• The belief that the United States should remain isolated from other nations

• The idea that only wealthy Americans should own land

• The concept of sharing land equally with Native Americans

Open Ended

Why was the concept of Manifest Destiny significant in shaping the history of the United States during the 19th century?

Multiple Choice

What major event occurred in 1823 that impacted the history of Texas?

• Mexico won its independence from Spain

• Texas declared independence from Mexico

• Stephen Austin recruited families to Texas

• General Santa Anna became dictator

Open Ended

Explain the role of Stephen Austin in the settlement of Texas.

Multiple Select

Which of the following contributed to the growing friction between Americans and Mexicans in Texas by 1830?

• Americans outnumbered Mexicans

• Mexico outlawed slavery

• Americans refused to join the Catholic Church

• Texas was declared independent

Multiple Select

What actions did General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna take in 1834 that affected Texas?

• He made himself dictator of Mexico

• He tightened control over Texas

• He declared Texas independent

• He recruited American families to Texas

Open Ended

Describe the significance of Sam Houston's leadership in the Texas independence movement.

Multiple Choice

Which battle was led by William Travis and Jim Bowie during the Texas fight for independence?

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Goliad

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Battle of San Jacinto is correct?

• It was fought in February 1836.

• General Houston led Texan forces to victory.

• The battle resulted in the surrender of Captain Fannin.

• The cry 'Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!' was not used.

The Texas Issue

•The issue of Texas statehood was complicated because the United States did not want to go to war with Mexico and the entrance of Texas as a slave state would upset the delicate balance of slave and free states

Open Ended

What challenges did Texas face in becoming a state after its independence?

Multiple Choice

Who won the U.S. presidential election of 1836?

• Martin Van Buren

• William Henry Harrison

• John Tyler

• Andrew Jackson

Open Ended

Explain the impact of the Panic of 1837 on the United States economy during Martin Van Buren's presidency.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Trail of Tears is correct?

• It occurred in 1838 and involved the Cherokee tribe.

• It was a peaceful migration of Native Americans.

• It was a result of the Panic of 1837.

• It ended in 1844.

Multiple Choice

What happened to William Henry Harrison shortly after he became president?

• He died of pneumonia after one month in office.

• He was impeached by Congress.

• He served two full terms.

• He resigned due to illness.

Presidency of John Tyler

•Harrison’s Vice President, John Tyler, became president and served his term

•Tyler and Congress did not get along and he was kicked out of the Whig party

•During his last days as president, Tyler arranged for the annexation of Texas

Open Ended

Describe the relationship between John Tyler and Congress during his presidency and its consequences.

Multiple Choice

Which candidate did the Democrats finally choose in the Election of 1844, and what were his main campaign promises?

• James K. Polk; annexation of Texas, reoccupation of Oregon

• Henry Clay; opposition to annexation of Texas

• James K. Polk; abolition of slavery

• Henry Clay; support for the Mexican-American War

Open Ended

How did the Whig party's stance on the annexation of Texas change during the Election of 1844?

Multiple Choice

Who won the Election of 1844, and which party did he represent?

• James K. Polk, Democrat

• Henry Clay, Whig

• James K. Polk, Whig

• Henry Clay, Democrat

2. Settle dispute concerning the Mexico/Texas border

•Mexico said the border was the Nueces River while the U.S. said the border was the Rio Grande, dispute remained unsettled

Open Ended

Explain the dispute over the Mexico/Texas border during James K. Polk's presidency. What were the positions of Mexico and the United States?

Multiple Choice

What were the two main objectives of John Slidell's mission to Mexico, and what was the outcome?

• Persuade Mexico to sell California and New Mexico territories; settle border dispute; Mexico refused both

• Negotiate peace treaty; establish trade relations; Mexico agreed

• Annex Texas; abolish slavery; Mexico refused

• Negotiate with Britain; settle Oregon border; Britain refused

Open Ended

How did the belief in Manifest Destiny influence the expansion of the United States between 1836 and 1850?

Open Ended

Explain the role of Congress in the decision to go to war with Mexico during James K. Polk's presidency.

Multiple Choice

What event led President Polk to ask Congress to declare war on Mexico?

• The Mexican Army crossed the Rio Grande and attacked a U.S. patrol

• The U.S. Army invaded Mexico City

• The Whigs in Congress demanded war

• The Nueces River was declared the border