Westward Expansion Common Assessment

Which of the following is the BEST definition of Manifest Destiny?

• The U.S. right to conquer land out west all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

• Freedom is only available to those born on U.S. soil.

• We should open America's borders

• We should close America's borders

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Discover a water route to the Pacific Ocean

• Explore and map the Louisiana Territory

• Spy on French forts in the Louisiana Territory

• Make scientific observations about plants and animals

Which of the following WAS achieved by Lewis and Clark?

• They set up plantations for growing cash crops

• They made new trails for pioneers to follow out west

• They explored the west and brought back reports on lands and animals

• They removed the Spanish from California

Which of the following pushed Jefferson to buy Louisiana Purchase?

• He didn't want to fight the British for it

• He didn't want the British to get the land

• It was full of gold

• He wanted to control the port of New Orleans for trade

All of the following are reasons why Texas wanted independence from Mexico EXCEPT -

• The Mexican government wanted them to follow their laws

• The Mexican government wanted them to follow their religion

• The Mexican government wanted their slaves for themselves

• The Mexican government wanted them to become citizens of Mexico

Which of the following was a result of the Mexican-American War?

• U.S. gained more land

• Southern California will now be controlled by Mexico

• Texas broke away from the U.S.

• Mexico gained more land

What is the land called that the U.S. won in the Mexican-American War?

• Gadsden Purchase

• Texas

• Bear Flag Republic

• Mexican-Cession

What is the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek

Which of the following is NOT true about the Gadsden Purchase?

• The U.S. bought the land from Mexico

• The U.S. bought it for 10 million dollars

• It is located in the southwest portion of the U.S.

• It was bought by Thomas Jefferson

How much was the Louisiana Purchase

• 3 cents an acre

• 5 cents an acre

• 30 cents an acre

• 1 dollar