Manifest Destiny

Which action best describes the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• forming alliances that avoid conflicts among European powers

• establishing permanent colonial settlements in distant countries

• intervening to prevent European involvement in regional affairs

• offering aid to developing countries experiencing economic hardships

How did the US acquire the area shaded on this map?

• it was purchased from France

• it was ceded by Mexico

• It was purchased from Spain

• it was ceded by Great Britain

Which of the following was one cause for the outbreak of war between the United States and Mexico?

• the United States claimed the Nueces River as the southern border of Texas

• the United States outlawed trade between the two countries

• Mexico was opposed to the annexation of Texas by the United States

• Mexico sought to regain shipping port along the Gulf Coast

Which event resulted from the U.S. victory in the Mexican American War?

• California entered the Union as a free state with the Compromise of 1850

• Texas gained its independence and became a republic

• Native American tribes were removed from the Southeastern states

• The Transcontinental Railroad was completed

What best explains the importance of these events for the development of the United States?

• they aided industrialization by making it easier to ship goods and raw materials

• they contributed to expansion by enabling Lewis and Clark to explore

• they encouraged immigration by providing cheap transportation to reach the country

• they helped to end slavery by creating ways for people to escape to the North