Test Manifest Destiny/Westward Expansion.

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

Answer explanation

Which states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania

• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi

• Oregon, Washington, Idaho

• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado

Answer explanation

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the God-given right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

• Declaration of Sentiments

• Manifest Destiny

• The Great Awakening

• The Monroe Doctrine

Answer explanation

Why did Mormons relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah?

• They wanted to pursue new economic opportunities

• They were being persecuted due to their religious beliefs

• They wanted to discover gold

• They wanted to reach the Pacific Ocean

Which U.S. President was elected for his Manifest Destiny beliefs?

• Andrew Jackson

• Martin Van Buren

• James K. Polk

• John Tyler

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• Mexico

• Texans

Why is The Alamo significant? 

• It was the last battle of the Revolution

• It inspired Texans to fight

• It was the first battle of the Revolution

• Texas won its independence

What battle cry would rally the Texans after the defeat at the Alamo? 

• Freedom is so close

• Remember the Alamo

• Victory or Death! 

• I give up!

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was...

• a Mexican musician

• the new Mexican general

• the president of Mexico

• a Mexican writer