Manifest Destiny

Which state's annexation led to war between the U.S. and Mexico?

• Texas

• Oregon

• Nevada

• California

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American war?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Treaty of San Jacinto

Which territory was gained after the U.S. victory in the Mexican-American war?

• Texas

• Oregon

• the Gadsden Purchase

• the Mexican Cession

Which territory doubled the size of the U.S. overnight?

• the Mexican Cession

• the Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

• the Treaty of Paris 1783

In what year did we annex (add as a state) Texas?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1846

• 1848

Which of these was NOT a state added from the Mexican Cession territory?

• California

• Utah

• Nevada

• Oregon

When we gained the Oregon Territory, we accomplished which goal of Manifest Destiny?

• Completing a southern railroad.

• Reaching the Atlantic Ocean.

• Crossing the Mississippi River.

• Reaching the Pacific Ocean.

Which two explorers were sent by President Jefferson on an expedition in the new Louisiana territory?

• Lewis and Clark

• Clay and Clark

• Clark and Calhoun

• Lewis and Jackson

In what year did we sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and add the Mexican Cession territory?

• 1836

• 1845

• 1846

• 1848

Who was President through much of Manifest Destiny and was elected because of his dedication to accomplishing the goal of Manifest Destiny?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

• John Tyler

• James K. Polk