Manifest Destiny and the Mexican American War

The belief that the United States should reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific... from "Sea to shining Sea".

• Annexation

• Cession

• Joint Resolution

• Manifest Destiny

U.S. acquired ___________from the Spain.

• Texas

• Florida

• Louisiana Purchase

• California

Which state was NOT part of the Mexican Cession?

• Oklahoma

• California

• Nevada

• Utah

This event was the result of land disputes between Mexico and Texas between the Nueces River and Rio Grande River.

• Mexican-American War

• Bear Revolt

• Texas Admission Act

• Frontier Wars

The war ended with 2 sides signing a treaty which took away half of Mexico's land. What was the name of the treaty?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Nantes

• Olive Branch Petition

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

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Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

• it was needed for the building of a railroad
• it was a gift from Mexico
• it was part of the treaty with Mexico
• gold was discovered in that area

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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Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War?

• Texas Annexation
• Gadsden Purchase 
• Mexican Cession
• Oregon Territory

The U.S. annexed the this place in 1845, eventually causing the Mexican-American War. Letter C on the map.

• Missouri
• Republic of Texas
• Oregon
• California