manifest destiny

As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

• They agreed to give up their land.

• They were given their choice of where to live.

• They were forced to live in reservations.

• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania

• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho

• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

• Jackson

How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? 

• treaty with the British

• war with England

• purchased from the British

• war with Mexico

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

Name the piece of Land.

• Texas Annexation

• Mexican Cession 

• Louisiana Purchase 

• Florida Cession

Name the piece of land.

• Mexican Cession

• Northwest Territory 

• Trans-Appalachian West 

• Oregon Country 

Why did people move to the cities during the Industrial revolution?

• Jobs in factories

• Jobs on the farm

• Family

• Friends