Westward Expansion

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that it was America's destiny to spread democracy and Christianity coast to coast

• The belief that their destiny was to manifest

• A religious term used to explain how to be saved from eternal fire

As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

• They agreed to give up their land.
• They were given their choice of where to live.
• They were forced to live in reservations.
• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

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The war with Mexico BEGAN with

• California's rebellion
• a border dispute in Texas
• the Battle of Buena Vista
• a US invasion of Mexico City

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Who was president when Texas was annexed into the United States?

• James Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Zachary Taylor

• John Quincy Adams

Select all of the reasons for believing in Manifest destiny:

• Prosperity (opportunity)

• Expand Democracy

• Security

• Avoid war with Canada