Manifest Destiny

The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America

• Manifest Destiny

• Bill of Rights

• Mexican-American War

• Gold Rush

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

The purchase of Louisiana

• was a costly mistake

• was opposed by western farmers

• doubled the size of the United States and gave control of the Mississippi River

• led to war with Great Britain

How did the U.S. acquire Oregon?

• treaty with the British in 1846

• war with England in 182

• purchased from the British in 1783

• war with Mexico in 1848

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.

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

• Mississippi River

• Pacific Ocean

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Lakes

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

49ers

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of land. 

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of religious freedom

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of white beaches

• Group of settlers who moved to California in search of gold