Westward Expanison/Manifest Destiny

What was the main goal of supporters of "Manifest Destiny" in the 1840's?

• To convince Canada to become part of the U.S.
• To expand United States territory from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
• To build a canal across Central America
• To acquire naval bases in the Caribbean Islands

What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, annexation of Texas in 1845, and the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

• They all caused a war with Spain
• They increased the size of the US
• They all resulted in territory being taken from the United States
• They all involved land forcibly taken from Mexico

In what year did the United States acquire the Louisiana Territory?

• 1803

• 1819

• 1845

How did the US acquire Louisiana?

• Purchase

• Cession

• War

• Annexation

Which territory was acquired from France?

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Texas

• Oregon

The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America

• Manifest Destiny

• Bill of Rights

• Mexican-American War

• Gold Rush

The purchase of Louisiana

• was a costly mistake

• was opposed by western farmers

• doubled the size of the United States and gave control of the Mississippi River

• led to war with Great Britain

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

• Washington
• Adams
• Jefferson
• Jackson

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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What would make the best title for this image?

• Monroe Doctrine
• The Industrial Revolution
• Attack of the 50 foot Woman
• Manifest Destiny