Manifest Destiny

Utah was mostly settled by what group of people who sought a place where they could freely practice their religion?

• Mormons

• Catholics

• Native Americans

• Mountain men and fur trappers

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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CCSS.RL.8.9

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.8.9

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

• Mississippi River
• Pacific Ocean
• Rocky Mountains
• Great Lakes

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CCSS.RL.8.9

Name the piece of Land.

• Texas Annexation
• Mexican Cession 
• Louisiana Purchase 
• Florida Cession

Name the piece of land.

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

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CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the Texans refer to themselves as after breaking free from Mexico and earning independence?

• Freedom Riders

• Lone Star Republic

• Union of Texas

• Republic of New Mexico

What state boomed in 1849 due to the Gold Rush?

• Texas

• Florida

• Oregon

• California

What territory is label G

• Mexican Cession
• Texas Annexation
• Gadsden Purchase
• Louisiana Purchase

What territory is label E

• Texas Annexation
• Louisiana Purchase
• Mexican Cession
• Gadsden Purchase