Manifest Destiny and Settling the West

Manifest Destiny is the belief that the US should go to war to get land.

• TRUE
• FALSE

The United States invaded this territory, and later the US government paid $5 million of Spanish debt to acquire it from Spain.

• Louisiana territory

• Florida

• Oregon Country

• Mexican Cession

The United States invaded and defeated Mexico and gained this territory in the peace treaty that ended the war.

• Louisiana territory

• Florida

• Oregon Country

• Mexican Cession

Several years after gaining its independence from Mexico, this area was admitted to the United States.

• Louisiana territory

• Florida

• Texas

• Mexican Cession

Manifest Destiny is the belief that

• it was right for the United States to expand to the Pacific Ocean.

• native people in the United States should be treated with respect.

• the United States should respect the land claims of other countries.

• all U.S. citizens should have the right to vote.

What is a reason that the United States wanted to expand westward?

• To have closer connections with Europe.

• To give people more room to farm, work, and build homes.

• To protect the natural environment.

• To learn about Native American cultures.

Which best explains the objective (purpose) of the Lewis & Clark expedition?

• to become the first Americans to navigate the Rio Grande river
• to destroy the power of American Indians along the Missouri River
• to defeat the French and take control of the Lousiana Territory for the US
• to map and explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase

Why was the removal of Indians called the Trail of Tears?

• American Indians were forced from their land and many died on the long journey.
• Many US citizens did not agree with the government and cried over the Indians.
• American Indians only lost half of their land.
• US citizens knew that American Indians would never get their land back from the government.

Why did some northerners oppose the annexation of Texas?

• It was too big.

• It cost too much.

• It was too far away from the rest of the country.

• They opposed slavery.

Who did the USA sign a treaty with in order to get Florida?

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Mexico