TEST - Ch. 15 Manifest Destiny and the Growing Nation

What is manifest destiny?

• The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America

• The belief that their destiny would manifest, or reveal itself, to them.

• A religious term used to explain how to be saved

• A mission to evangelize to the Native Americans

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

• European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.

• Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.

• Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

• The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

The philosophy of "manifest destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

• Mississippi River

• Pacific Ocean

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Lakes

The purchase of Louisiana

• was a costly mistake

• was opposed by western farmers

• doubled the size of the United States

• led to war with Great Britain

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

• Jackson

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania

• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho

• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in?

• Northeastern U.S.

• Southeastern U.S.

• Northwestern U.S.

• Southwestern U.S.

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

Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the United States?

• it was needed for the building of a railroad

• it was a gift from Mexico

• it was part of the treaty with Mexico

• gold was discovered in that area

The discovery of gold led to

• California statehood
• Polk becoming president
• a war with Mexico
• Texas statehood

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