Manifest Destiny

What happened to Native Americans as Americans continued to gain more land?

• They stayed where they were

• They were given a choice to leave or not

• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico

• They were forced off their land and moved to reservations

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America

• The belief that it was their destiny to manifest

• It is a religious term used to mean "savior"

What sparked the Mexican-American war?

• California's rebellion

• A border argument between the U.S. and Mexico?

• A U.S. invasion of Mexico City?

• The battle of Buena Vista

Texans fought for independence from which country?

• Mexico

• United States

• France

• Great Britain

What was a difficulty that people faced while on the Oregon Trail?

• Great weather

• How nice their wagons were

• Disease

• Having plenty of food and water

Who first coined the term "Manifest Destiny"

• John O'Sullivan

• Thomas Jefferson

• Carter Franklin

• James K. Folk

Why did the Mormons move to the area that is present day Utah?

• It's beautiful

• Gold

• To seek religious freedom

• Obey the book of mormon

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania

• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi

• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho

Results of the U.S. Mexican War

-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United States.

-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.

-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present­ day states.

• Treaty of Paris

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Jefferson

What caused the huge population expansion in California between 1848 and 1852?

• Gold was found

• Fresh water was found

• War with Native-Americans

• farmers moved there to grow their crops