U.S. History Chapter 7

First used in 1845, the term manifest destiny referred to the idea that God had given the continent to the Americans and that?

• They were to bring religion to the natives

• it was their destiny to become the greatest nation on earth

• God wanted them to settle western lands

• it was their duty to protect the environment

Early travelers to the west feared attacks by Native Americans while in reality?

• Natives often gave good and useful information

• 426 settlers were killed between 1840-1860

• were concerned that settlers would hunt the buffalo

• the natives signed a treaty guaranteeing safe passage

After Mexican Independence American influence in the borderlands?

• increased

• was limited to california

• gradually faded

• disappeared

This battle marked the end of Texas' war for independence?

• San Jacinto

• San Antonio

• Goliad

• The Alamo

In 1844 candidate James K Polk promised to do what?

• Annex Texas, Oregon, and California

• Annex Texas, Oregon, and buy California

• Buy Texas and California from Mexico

• annex Texas, Oregon, and California and buy New Mexico

Frontier forts established by the Spanish?

• missions

• presidios

• rancheros

• pueblos

Religious leader who led the Mormons west?

• Brigham Young

• Joseph Smith

• Jim Bridger

• Stephen Austin

Successful Empresario who negotiated with the Mexican government

• Stephen Austin

• Moses Austin

• Sam Houston

• Jim Bowie

Magazine Editor who coined the term Manifest Destiny?

• John Louis O'Sullivan

• John C Fremont

• Winfield Scott

• Brigham Young

The rallying cry of supporters of President Polk referring to the question of Oregon?

• Manifest Destiny

• 54 - 40 or fight

• Oregon or Bust

• War with Mexico