Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

• It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
• Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
• The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
• All people in the United States should have the right to vote.

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

The war with Mexico BEGAN with

• California's rebellion
• a border dispute in Texas
• the Battle of Buena Vista
• a US invasion of Mexico City

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

Name the piece of land.

• Mexican Cession
• Northwest Territory 
• Trans-Appalachian West 
• Oregon Country 

What were the difficulties of the Oregon Trail?

• Length of the journey
• Disease
• Weather
• All of the above

What did the Texans refer themselves to after breaking free from Mexico?

• Freedom Riders
• Lone Star Republic
• Union of Texas
• Republic of New Mexico

In 1833 this man became President of Mexico?

• Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Porfirio Diaz

• Benito Juarez

Who won the Battle of the Alamo?

• Texas

• Mexico