Unit 8 - Westward Expansion

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the U.S.-Mexican War and led to

• Mexico gaining land from the United States

• United States gaining land from Mexico

Which of the following is NOT a main reason for Manifest Destiny?

• Cheap and abundant farm land

• Chance to find Gold

• To spread Christianity

• Access to the Pacific Ocean

Which European country had the most cultural influence over states like Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Germany

Which one of the following religious groups had their own trail west to escape religious persecution?

• Mormons

• Catholics

• Baptists

• Lutherans

Underground mining and large scale agriculture made up the bulk of the economy of which states?

• Northern States

• Southern States

• Western States

Slave labor and cash crops made up the bulk of the economy of which states?

• Northern States

• Southern States

• Western States

Manufacturing and urban businesses made up the bulk of the economy of which states?

• Northern States

• Southern States

• Western States

Which of the following pieces of land was purchased primarily to build the southern transcontinental railroad over?

• Mexican Cession

• Louisiana Purchase

• Oregon Country

• Gadsden Purchase

In 1846, the blue area was acquired by President Polk after negotiations with who?

• Russia

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

U.S.-Mexican War broke out in 1845 after the United States admitted which of the states below?

• California

• Texas

• Arizona

• New Mexico