USH8

Many Americans opposed America declaring war on Mexico in 1845 because they were afraid that the territory won would stir up the slavery controversy once again. 

• True
• False

This plan of Henry Clay focused on providing jobs and infrastructure based on American-made products and manufacturing.

• Mill system
• American System
• Freedmen's Bureau
• none of the above

What was the American battle cry from the Texas Revolution against Mexico?

• "Fifty-four forty or fight!"
• "Onward, Christian Soldiers"
• "Give me liberty or give me death"
• Remember the Alamo!"

As a result of the Compromise of 1850, this state was admitted to the Union as a free state

• Maine
• Tennessee
• Kansas
• California

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

• They agreed to give up their land.
• They were given their choice of where to live.
• They were forced to live in reservations.
• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
• Oregon, Washington, Idaho
• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

• Washington
• Adams
• Jefferson
• Jackson

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.
• Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
• 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.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

• Mississippi River
• Pacific Ocean
• Rocky Mountains
• Great Lakes

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Name the piece of Land.

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