Manifest Destiny

What was the third, and final part, of James K. Polk's war plan?

• capture Mexico City
• drive Mexicans out of the borderlands
• seize California
• seize New Mexico

Who led the Mormons to the Salt Lake region?

• Joseph Smith
• Brigham Young
• John Sutter
• John C. Fremont

What issue slowed the admittance of Texas and Florida to the union?

• It would upset the slave/free state balance
• They were not a democracy
• They denied the entrance of immigrants
• Neither had an organized government

Where did the war with Mexico begin?

• At Goliad
• Near the Rio Grande
• In Santa Fe
• On the South Pass

Who was responsible for "laying down" the Oregon Trail

• Merchants
• Soldiers
• Loggers
• Fur Traders

Directly after Texas Independence, Sam Houston was elected to what role?

• President of the Texas Republic
• Senator of Texas
• Governor of Texas
• Mayor of Texas

Who maintained order in California mining towns during the gold rush?

• Church officials
• Police force
• US Marshals
• Vigilante committes

Which “act of Mexico herself,” according to President Polk, was the cause of war between the United States and Mexico?

• The Alamo Massacre
• Mexican attack on General Taylor in disputed territory
• Mexico's refusal to pay American taxes
• Mexico's refusal to recognize Texas

Who commanded Texas forces during the War for Texas Independence?

• Jim Bowie
• Sam Houston
• Stephen F. Austin
• William Travis

 "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!" is related to what issue?

• the Oregon border
• US annexation of Texas
• The Louisiana Purchase
• expansion of slavery