Manifest Destiny

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that it was America's destiny to control land from coast to coast

• The belief that their destiny was to manifest

• A religious term used to explain how to be saved

Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in?

• Northeastern U.S.
• Southeastern U.S.
• Northwestern U.S.
• Southwestern U.S.

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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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What is the name of the piece of land the U.S. gained in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Oregon Country

• Given Mexican Land

• Louisiana Purchase

• Mexican Cession

How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? 

• treaty with the British
• war with England
• purchased from the British
• war with Mexico

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What was the name of the land bought from Mexico which set the southern US border?

• Gadsden Purchase

• Mexican Cession

• Louisiana Purchase

• Bear Flag Republic

Which was NOT an effect of the Gold Rush?

• California statehood

• increase in California's population

• Gave more power to Californios

• increase in California's economy

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

• Early 1700s
• Early 1800s
• Late 1700s

In this picture, what was NOT one of the themes we see?

• Columbia bringing the light of civilization to the west

• Technology moving westward

• Native Americans owned the land first and had rights to it

• Settlers began moving West

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

• Mississippi River
• Pacific Ocean
• Rocky Mountains
• Great Lakes

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