Westward Expansion

During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?

• First half of the 1700s

• First half of the 1800s

• Last half of the 1700s

• Last half of the 1800s

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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.

• They wanted to move west so that they could help Native Americans.

• 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.

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that America should expand from the __________ to the __________

• Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes

• Pacific Ocean to the Great Lakes

Which of the following would most likely be a strong believer in Manifest Destiny?

• The owner of a textile factory in the Northeast
• A slave on a southern plantation
• A Native American
• A farmer wanting to obtain new land

As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

• They stayed on their land.

• They were given their choice of where to live.

• They were forced off of their lands by treaty or violence.

• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

Name the piece of Land.

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

In 1830, before the annexation of Texas, Texas was a part of _________.

• Canada

• Mexico

• United States

• Britain

The war with Mexico BEGAN with

• California's rebellion
• a border dispute in Texas
• the Battle of Buena Vista
• a US invasion of Mexico City

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Which area of land was acquired in 1848 after a conflict with Mexico?

• A

• B

• C

• E