Manifest Destiny - Review

What state was given to the U.S. as part of the Adam-Onis treaty with Spain in 1819?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• Oregon

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

• It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
• Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
• The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
• All people in the United States should have the right to vote.

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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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Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War?

• Texas Annexation
• Gadsden Purchase 
• Mexican Cession
• Oregon Territory

Name the piece of land.

• Mexican Cession
• Northwest Territory 
• Trans-Appalachian West 
• Oregon Country 

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Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?

• Free pizza at the end of the trip.
• They win a million dollars.
• New land, opportunities & life.
• The Oregon coast was prettier than the East coast.

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This land was purchased in 1853 to create land to build the transcontinental railroad.

• Florida
• Gadsden
• Oregon
• Lousiana

During the early to mid 1800s, which of the following contributed to the increased belief of Manifest Destiny?

• the emergence of the Republican Party

• the expansion of slavery in the New England states

• the prospect of inexpensive land

• Congress reducing tarrifs

Which territory is labeled A

• 13 colonies
• Louisiana
• Treaty of Paris 1783
• Gadsden Purchase

Which territory is label B

• Treaty of Paris 1783
• Gadsden Purchase
• Louisiana Purchase
• Mexican Cession