Manifest Destiny

What was gained through the Gadsden Purchase of 1853?

• The end of a long border dispute

• A land grant to increase the size of Arizona

• A good railroad route to California

• An end to to illegal immigration to the United States

To add a territory to a country?

• Diplomacy

• Annex

• Territory

• Manifest Destiny

Which of these describes President Polk?

• He did all he could do to avoid war with Mexico

• He worked to build friendships with border nations

• He wanted the United States to increase it's territory

• He bought land that proved to be of little use to the country

The belief that it was America's right and duty to spread the nation across the North American continent?

• Diplomacy

• Annex

• Territory

• Manifest Destiny

What geographic feature designates the eastern border of the Louisiana Territory?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande River

Which of these contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War?

• The attack on U.S. soldiers on the shore of the Rio Grande River

• The U.S. invasion of California

• The Battle of Buena Vista

• The U.S. invasion of New Mexico

What was one reason the United States wanted to acquire Florida?

• To provide a short route to Europe

• To end raids on Georgia farms

• To increase the population

• It limited trade opportunities

What country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?

• France

• Mexico

• Spain

• Great Britain

How did the Louisiana Purchase effect the United States?

• It lead to the discovery of a water route across the country

• It led to war

• It doubled the nations size

• It limited trade opportunities

General Santa Anna and the Mexican army reached San Antonio and battled 180 Texas volunteers at_______________?

• New Orleans

• The Alamo

• South Pass

• Monterrey