Manifest Destiny

The belief that it was the United States God given right to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean was known as what?

• Gold Rush

• Manifest Destiny

• Unlimited Destiny

• Mexican/America War

What States were part of the Mexican Cession

• Texas, Indiana, Wisconsin

• Arizona, New Mexico, South Carolina

• Arizona, Missouri, California

• California, Arizona, New Mexico

What was the most famous trail to the west?

• Oregon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• California Trail

• Mormon Trail

What were the 2 conditions American's had to follow to move into Texas

• Become a Mexican Citizen

• Bring Slaves

• Become Cattle Ranchers

• Become Roman Catholic

Who becomes the dictator of Mexico in 1833?

• Davy Crockett

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• Marcus Whitman

What is the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution, even though the Texans lost?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Veracruz

After Texas wins it's independence it becomes known as the what?

• Lone Star State

• Lone Star Republic

• Texas

Why will the United States wait for 10 years to annex Texas?

• Texas wants to be a free state

• Texas wants to stay independent for a few years

• Texas wants to be a slave state

• The United States wants to avoid war with Mexico

What President will annex Texas?

• Andrew Jackson

• Martin Van Buren

• William Henry Harrison

• James K. Polk

Who does Polk send to provoke a war with Mexico?

• Winfield Scott

• John C. Fremont

• Zachary Taylor

• William Henry Harrison