Westward Expansion

Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that the U.S. was destined to be the best country in the world

• The idea that God gave permission to the U.S. to fight anyone they wished

• The belief that the U.S. was the most powerful country in the world, and everyone has had a duty to respect that

• The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

How did so many Americans end up in Mexico’s state known as Texas?

• Americans invaded the area believing it their right to do so

• Mexico invited Americans in to keep their claim on the area

• Americans slowly pushed into Mexico and Mexico never noticed

• Mexico refused to let Americans in, but they came in anyway

How did former U.S. citizens bring enslaved people to Mexico, when Mexico outlawed slavery?

• They converted enslaved people into “indentured servants”

• They snuck them in illegally

• They ignored the law and brought them openly

• Most never brought enslaved people

What causes fighting to break out, which leads to the U.S. declaring war on Mexico?

• Mexico claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but the U.S. claims the border is the Nueces River

• Mexico starts to build forts on disputed land

• The United States orders an invasion of Mexico and 11 Mexicans are killed

• The U.S. claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but Mexico claims the border is the Nueces River

What does the word annex mean?

• To add through expansion

• To take territory away from a country

• To add through war and violence

• To add land through westward expansion

Which minority group still maintains a large presence in California due to the Gold Rush?

• African Americans

• Chinese

• Japanese

• Cherokee

Why were Mormons seeking a place to live in the West?

• They wanted adventure and excitement

• They were being persecuted for their beliefs

• They were seeking gold in California, Utah, and Oregon

• They were being kicked out of their homelands

Who was the leader of the Mormon westward movement?

• John Smith

• Brigham Young

• Joseph Smith

• James Polk

What is the name of Texas’ first President?

• Miles Austin

• Sam Houston

• Santa Anna

• James Dallas

The principles of judicial review were established in which case?

• Marbury vs. Madison

• McCulloh vs. Maryland

• Gibbons vs. Ogden

• Plessy vs. Ferguson