Westward Expansion

What were the 2 main reasons Americans were lured to live in the West?

• Rich resources and climate

• Culture and Freedom

• Climate and Culture

• Money and Freedom

Which one was NOT a danger to the settlers on the Oregon Trail?

• Food shortage

• Bad Weather

• Mountains and Rivers

• Mexican Settlers

What is the belief that the U.S was destined by God to extend to the Pacific Ocean?

• Manifest Destiny

• Fate

• Squatters Rights

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

• 1776

• 1821

• 1825

• 1835

Who convinced the Spanish government to grant himself 200,000 acres of land as a colony?

• Stephen Austin

• Santa Anna

• Samuel Houston

• Moses Austin

What was the ONE stipulation Americans had to obey by if they came to Mexican territory to start a colony?

• Pay rent

• Grow food

• Obey Mexican laws

• Work with natives

Who became the ruler of Mexico after they gained their independence?

• Stephen Austin

• Santa Anna

• Samuel Houston

When did Texans declare independence from Mexico?

• 1836

• 1821

• 1776

Who was the new president of Texas?

• Samuel Houston

• Stephen Austin

• James K Polk

Which nation did Texans offer land grants to to help cultivate the land?

• Mexico

• U.S.A