Manifest Destiny Chapter 12

What year did the most miners rush to California?

• 1848
• 1849
• 1852
• 1853

Utah was mostly settled by what group of people who sought a place where they could freely practice their religion?

• Mormons
• Christians
• Native Americans
• Mountain men and fur trappers

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

• It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
• Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
• The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
• All people in the United States should have the right to vote.

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.

Which of the following would most likely be a strong believer in Manifest Destiny?

• The owner of a textile factory in the Northeast
• A slave on a southern plantation
• A Native American
• A farmer wanting to obtain new land

President Polk won the Election of 1844 by a landslide because...

• He was the only person running for President

• He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny

• He was a "Common Man" and people felt connected to him

• He actually didn't win, Henry Clay was the 11th President

Which area of land was added in 1803?

• A

• C

• E

• D

Which area of land was acquired in 1848 after a conflict with Mexico?

• A

• B

• C

• E

When the U.S. acquired land area "A" it had reached it's goal of....

• Taking over all of Spain's Territory

• Taking over all of Mexico's Territory

• Pushing Great Britain out of North America

• Reaching the Pacific Ocean

All of the following were causes of the U.S.-Mexico War EXCEPT:

• The Annexation of Texas

• The U.S. claims to Oregon

• Border disputes between the U.S. and Mexico