Manifest Destiny

The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America

• Manifest Destiny

• Bill of Rights

• Mexican-American War

• Gold Rush

Manifest Destiny also was a belief that it was God's will for America to stretch from ocean to ocean.

• True

• False

The United States did not acquire much land through manifest destiny

• True

• False

The United States and Great Britain signed a treaty that gave the U.S. full control of the Oregon country.

• True

• False

In the 1840's Manifest Destiny had nothing to do with politics.

• True

• False

What affect did the Battle of the Alamo have on the Mexican-American war?

• It led to surrender of Mexican Army

• It enabled Texas to join the United States

• It drummed up American anger towards Mexico before the War began.

• It preceded an American attack on Mexico City

The SouthWestern United States was once in possession of Spain

• True

• False

What role did Abraham Lincoln play during the Mexican-American War?

• As President, he ordered American troops to attack.

• As a congressman, he opposed it.

• As a senator he was in favor of the war.

• He was a close adviser to the sitting president.

The United States and Mexico disagreed on the the location of the Texas border. Texas also wanted to become independent from Mexico.

• True

• False

Which of these was not a reason for why Texas wanted to become independent from Mexico?

• Higher Taxes

• Ban on slavery

• Militia arms being taken away

• Tariffs on shipments through the Rio Grande