Manifest Destiny

According to the concept of manifest destiny, who should possess the North American continent?

• Native Americans

• The British

• Americans

• Mexico

In what town did both the Santa Fe Trail and Oregon Trail begin?

• Turlock, MO

• St. Louis, MO

• Stockton, MO

• Independence, MO

Why were Mormons harassed by their neighbors?

• They had different beliefs than older, more traditional religions.

• They were accused of making alliances with Native Americans.

• They achieved too much economic and political power.

• They refused to carry weapons to defend themselves.

Who founded the Mormon religion in 1830?

• Brigham Young

• George Washington

• Marcus Smith

• Joseph Smith

What is one reason that the Texans wanted independence from Mexico?

• Mexico wanted Texas to become an American state.

• Mexico charged settlers high fees for land.

• Mexico had banned American settlement in Texas.

• Mexico promoted slavery.

What was the Alamo?

• A government office

• a Texas settlement

• a profitable ranch

• a mission building

Who was the victor at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Davy Crockett

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

• Stephen F Austin

• Sam Houston

What was the result of the Texas War for Independence?

• Texas won and became an independent nation.

• Texas won and immediately became part of the United States

• Texas lost and remained part of Mexico for 10 more years.

• Texas lost the war but bought their independence.

Which president favored the annexation of Texas?

• Sam Houston

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

Why was independent Texas known as the Lone Star Republic?

• Because the flag only had one star on it.

• Its annexation was very important

• The economy was firmly established

• Because Sam Houston was their president.