Manifest Destiny Test

What job did most people have who moved west?

• shop keepers

• blacksmiths

• lawyers

• farmers

What was the main idea of Manifest Destiny?

• that the Native Americans owed the Americans something

• that it was the God-given right for Americans to take the land

• that people should go west and strike it rich

• that the railroad should connect the entire country

What did the Homestead Act encourage/offer the settlers to go west?

• free train rides west

• free land in the west

• free homes in the west

• free wifi in the west

Which U.S. President said, "Go west, young men!"

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

Which one was not a new technology during this time period?

• Erie Canal

• washing machine

• steam locomotive

• telegraph machine

Which land acquisition was peaceful?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas

• Mexican Cession

• None of the above

Which statement is TRUE?

• Americans and Native Americans never fought each other.

• Americans moved Native Americans to reservations.

• Native Americans wanted to live on reservations.

• Native American leaders offered advice to the U.S. presidents

Which is a FALSE statement?

• This battle took place in Texas.

• The Americans held out for 12 days before dying.

• Santa Anna's men killed the Americans there.

• The Americans held out for 22 days before dying.

Which trail did the '49ers' use?

• The Mormon Trail

• The California Trail

• The Oregon Trail

• The Santa Fe Trail

The purpose of this trail was to trade.

• The Mormon Trail

• The California Trail

• The Oregon Trail

• The Santa Fe Trail