Westward Expansion and Reform

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 was to manifest
• A religious term used to explain how to be saved

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

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.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

• Washington
• Adams
• Jefferson
• Jackson

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 

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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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The discovery of gold led to

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

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Westward Expansion?

• West of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River
• West of the Mississippi River
• Along the Canadian border with the United States

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.

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