Westward Expansion

The historical era of Westward Expansion is best characterized by

• Civil War
• Social Reform
• Expansion Overseas
• Westward Movement

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

• Late 1800's
• Late 1700's
• Early 1800's
• Early 1900's

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

• 1789
• 1803
• 1804
• 1903

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?

• It provided a review process for laws in new territories and states.
• It provided policies for acquiring territory from American Indian tribes.
• It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.
• It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territory.

 Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war between the United States and Mexico?

• Treaty of Paris
• Adam-Onis Treaty
• Treaty of Washington
• Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo

Based on the excerpt, which purpose does O’Sullivan give for the expansion of the United States to Oregon?

• Maintaining slavery
• Spreading democracy
• Increasing capitalism
• Promoting   immigration

Which of these is required of a U.S. territory in order for it to become a U.S. state?

• Election of a state governor
• A population of 60,000 people
• An established form of currency
• Appointment of the first postmaster

Why does President Polk argue California should become part of the United States?

• The land may produce great riches.
• The region needs a democratic government.
• The population consists of mainly U.S. citizens.
• The United States needs to limit the influence of foreign powers.

How did many Americans act on their belief that the United States in the nineteenth century had a manifest destiny?

• Many settlers moved west to start a new life.
• Many farmers switched from food crops to cash crops.
• Many businesses expanded and added new employees.
• Many women demanded equality and the right to vote.

How did President Polk's placement of soldiers along the Rio Grande contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico?

• Generals of the U.S. Army desired a war to test new weapons.
• U.S. soldiers patrolled a disputed region that Mexico considered its own territory.
• The Mexican army desired to show it was superior to the military strength of the United States.
• Texas residents encouraged U.S. soldiers to conduct cross-border raids against Mexican outposts.