Manifest Destiny, Jackson, and Immigration

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania

• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho

• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

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

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

• Mississippi River

• Pacific Ocean

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Lakes

Workers who built the railroads were mainly

• homesteaders and cowboys

• Chinese and Irish immigrants

• German and Russian immigrants

• Mexican and Italian immigrants

Because of the Erie Canal, what American city became the major financial center of America?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

What country was impacted by the Great Potato Famine (extreme shortage of food), which caused millions of its people to move to America?

• Ireland

• Germany

• England

• France

Which factor encouraged more immigrants to settle in the northern states rather than the southern states?

• They were more accepted in the northern states.

• Citizenship requirements were lower in the south.

• The northern states had more factories and more jobs.

• Governments in the northern states had less corruption.

How did the growth of the railway system effect the US economy in the 1800s?

• By creating larger markets for US businesses to sell their products.

• Making it easier for people who live in rural areas to work in factories.

• Helped strengthen trade ties between the US and Britain.

• Created faster communication between bosses and their employees.

Andrew Jackson is associated with which political party?

• Federalist

• Democratic

• Republican

What is the primary question of the nullification crisis of 1832?

• Can the federal government regulate interstate trade?

• Can a state regulate a federal agency?

• Can a state overturn a federal law?

• Can the federal government levy taxes on states?