Manifest Destiny

What is Manifest Destiny?

• the belief that the U.S. should stretch across the whole continent, from the one coast to the other

• the belief that the U.S. should rule the world

• a religious term used to explain how to be saved

• the belief that settlers should not take land from Native Americans

As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

• They agreed to give up their land.

• They were given their choice of where to live.

• They were forced to live in reservations.

• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania

• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho

• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

• Jackson

The purchase of Louisiana

• was a costly mistake.

• was opposed by western farmers.

• doubled the size of the United States.

• led to war with Great Britain.

Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

• It was needed for the building of a railroad.

• It was a gift from Mexico.

• It was part of the treaty with Mexico.

• Gold was discovered in that area.

The discovery of gold led to

• California statehood

• Polk becoming president

• a war with Mexico

• Texas statehood

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• 1803

• 1819

• 1830

• 1883

During which time period did most of the westward expansion of the United States take place?

• Early 1700s

• Early 1800s

• Late 1700s

• Late 1800s

Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Westward Expansion?

• west of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River

• west of the Mississippi River

• along the Canadian border with the United States

• along the Atlantic coast