Westward Expansion - Manifest Destiny

This exam is broken into 2 sections. The first section will include 18 multiple choice questions. The second section will include an OPTIONAL short answer-style question. The grading for this summative is the following (F/0)= Not attempting Test, (D/1)= 0-7 questions right, (C/2)= 7-14 questions right, (B/3)= 15-18 questions right, and an (A/4)= 18-21 questions right, including the short answer question correct. You MAY take this Quizziz AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE TO GET THE HIGHTEST SCORE!

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Who is credited with creating the term "Manifest Destiny?"

• James Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John O'Sullivan

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The "Louisianna Purchase" was bought from which country for 5$ million?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

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The area known today as Florida was purchased from

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

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The first battle between the Republic of Texas and the Mexican Military was fought in ...

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Buenovista

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Mexico City

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The Bear Flag Revolt happened in the city of...

• Los Angeles

• Sacramento

• San Francisco

• Sonoma

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Who led the Americans in the Bear Flag Revolt?

• General Mariano Vallejo

• John C. Fremont

• James K. Polk

• Zachery Taylor

Oregon was won by signing a treaty in which two countries divided Oregon. The United States kept the southern half. Which country kept the northern half of Oregon Country?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Great Britain

• France

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The United States wanted the "Louisiana Purchase" because they wanted access to...

• Mississippi River and New Orleans

• Oregon Country

• Texas

• California

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