Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

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Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The historical era of Manifest Destiny is best characterized by --

civil war

social reform

expansion overseas

westward movement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which time did most territoial expansion of the US take place?

Early 1700s

Late 1700s

Early 1800s

Early 1900s

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

in what year did the US purchase the Louisiana Territory?

1789

1803

1813

1861

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did many Americans act on their belief that the United States in the 19th century had a manifest destiny?

many settlers moved west to start a new life

Many farmers switched from food crops to cash crops

many businesses expanded and added new employees

Many women demanded equality and the right to vote

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

Treaty of Paris

Adam-Onis Treaty

Treaty of Washington

Treaty of Guadalupe- Hidalgo

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did president Polk's placement of soldiers along the Rio Grande contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico

Generals of the US Army desired a war to test new weapons

US soldiers patrolled a disputed region that Mexico considered its own territory

The Mexican Army desired to show it was superior to the military strength of the US

Texas residents encouraged US soldiers to conduct cross-border raids against Mexican outposts.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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which terriotry was added to the US after the Mexican-American war?

1

2

3

4

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