Manifest Destiny Test

What was the main idea of Manifest Destiny?

• that the Native Americans owed the Americans something

• that it was the God-given right for Americans to take the land

• that people should go west and strike it rich

• that the railroad should connect the entire country

Which land acquisition was peaceful?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas

• Mexican Cession

• None of the above

Which trail did the '49ers' use?

• The Mormon Trail

• The California Trail

• The Oregon Trail

• The Santa Fe Trail

This trail was used for a group of people who wanted to practice their religion in peace.

• The Mormon Trail

• The California Trail

• The Oregon Trail

• The Santa Fe Trail

To add territory to a country

• Annex

• Acquire

• Manifest Destiny

• Territories

The US invaded and defeated Mexico, gaining this territory in the peace treaty that ended the war between the two countries.

• Texas

• Mexican Cession

• Florida

• Oregon Country

Several years after gaining its independence from Mexico, this area was admitted to the US.

• Florida

• Oregon Country

• Mexican Cession

• Texas

The US paid $15 million to France to acquire this territory.

• Texas

• Louisiana Territory

• Florida

• Gadsden Purchase

The US and Mexico agreed on the sale of this small piece of territory.

• Mexican Cession

• Gadsden Purchase

• Louisiana Territory

• Texas

Manifest Destiny was the belief that it was right for the US to expand to the Pacific Coast.

• True

• False