Westward Expansion

What is Manifest Destiny?

• Is the belief that the United States should expand West to the Pacific Ocean.

• Is the belief that the United States should expand North to the Atlantic Ocean.

• Is the belief that the United States should expand East to the Rocky Mountains.

• Is the belief that the United States should expand South to the Appalachian Mountains.

How does this painting by John Gast show Manifest Destiny?

• The painting shows a ghost leading and protecting the American Pioneers going to the East.

• The painting shows an angel leading and protecting the horses going to the North.

• The painting shows an angel leading and protecting the American Pioneers going to the West.

• The painting shows a bird leading and protecting the American Pioneers going to the West.

Why was the Trail of Tears difficult for the Native Americans?

• They lost their land and homes.

• They were being mistreated by the white settlers.

• They suffered from starvation and exhaustion.

• All of the above.

What was the name of the law passed by congress in 1830 that stated American Indians had to leave

their land and move west of the Mississippi River?

• Oregon Treaty

• Indian Removal Act of 1830

• Pacific Railroad Act

• Homestead Act

What does the image portray?

• Trail of Tears - The Cherokees were forced to move West away from their lands.

• The Manifest Destiny - The angel is protecting the Native Americans.

• The Louisiana Purchase- The settlers are moving to the Louisiana Purchase.

• Oregon Trail - The settlers are moving to the East.

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.

• Many people wanted to move to the east because they wanted to see the Statue of Liberty.

What was the name of the treaty where Mexico ceded half of its land to the United States?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of San Jacinto

• Treaty of Mesa Verde

• Treaty of Alama Gordo

The war with Mexico BEGAN with...

• California's rebellion.

• a border dispute in Texas.

• the Battle of Buena Vista.

• a US invasion of Mexico City.

What is the name of the piece of land the U.S gained after the Mexican-American War?

• Oregon Country

• Given Mexican Land

• Louisiana Purchase

• Mexican Cession

How did the U.S acquire Oregon?

• Treaty with the British

• War with England

• Purchased from the British

• War with Mexico