Manifest Destiny

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

• Manifest destiny 
•  Monroe Doctrine 
•  Great Awakening 
• Louisiana Purchase

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?

• It led to war. 
• It doubled the nation's size.
• It limited trade opportunities.
• It led to the discovery of a water route across the country.

What was one reason the United States wanted to acquire Florida?
 

•  to increase the population
• to end raids on Georgia farms
• to control the Mississippi River
• to provide a short route to Europe
   

Why did the Tejanos resent the Americans settling in Texas?

• They did not allow slavery. 
• They were settling illegally
• They were unwilling to work. 
• They demanded that they be made citizens. 

What was Mexico’s policy toward slavery in 1830?  

• It was illegal.  
• Farmers depended upon it. 
• Mexico traded slaves for crops. 
• . It was a debated issue between Mexican states. 

Which event occurred before Stephen F. Austin started a colony in Texas? 

• Texas won its independence. 
• Mexico declared independence.  
• General Santa Anna was captured. 
• The battle at the Alamo was fought. 

Why did some northerners oppose the annexation of Texas? 

• Texas allowed slavery. 
• Spain had a claim to Texas. 
• Texas was too large to be a state. 
• Spain demanded too high a price for Texas. 

Which territory was annexed to the United States following ten years of being "The Lonestar republic"?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which territory was gained from France for 2-3 cents per acre?

• A 
• B 
• C 
• D 

The Oregon Country was in which direction from California?

• east
• north
• south
• west