Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Practice Problem

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CCSS
RL.7.9, RI.8.7, RI.4.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
Oregon, Washington, Idaho
California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Jackson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? 

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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