MD Test Redo

The historical era of Westward Expansion is best characterized by -

• civil war

• social reform

• expansion overseas

• westward movement

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?

• It provided a review process for laws in new territories and states

• It provided policies for acquiring territory from American Indian tribes

• It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states

• It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territory

During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?

• Early 1700s

• Late 1700s

• Early 1800s

• Early 1900s

Which treaty established the terms of peace, including Mexico recognizing Texas as part of the US, to end the war between the United States and Mexico?

• Treaty of Paris

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Treaty of Washington

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

Based on the excerpt, which purpose does O'Sullivan give for the expansion of the US to Oregon?

• Maintaining slavery

• Spreading democracy

• Increasing capitalism

• Promoting immigration

Which of these is required of a US territory in order for it to become a US state?

• Election of a state governor

• A population of 60,000 people

• An established form of currency

• Appointment of the first postmaster

In what year did the US purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• 1789

• 1803

• 1812

• 1861

Why does President Polk argue California should become part of the United States?

• The land may produce great riches

• The region needs a democratic government

• The population consists of mainly US citizens

• The US needs to limit the influence of foreign powers

How did many Americans act on their belief that the US in the 19th century had a manifest destiny?

• Many settlers moved west to start a new life

• Many farmers switched from food crops to cash crops

• Many businesses expanded and added new employees

• Many women demanded equality and the right to vote

How did President Polk's placement of soldiers along the Rio Grande contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico?

• Generals of the US Army desired a war to test new weapons

• US soldiers patrolled a disputed region that Mexico considered its own territory

• The Mexican army desired to show it was superior to the military strength of the US

• Texas residents encouraged US soldiers to conduct cross-border raids against Mexican outposts