These excerpts offer different points of view about the –

acquisition of the Gadsden Purchase

admission of California to the Union

What reason did Mexico give for declaring war against the United States in 1846?

The annexation of Texas to the U.S.

Poor communication regarding trade

The expansion of slavery into Mexico

Development of rail lines into Mexico

Which of the following would be the best title for the graphic below?

Negative Impacts of the Gold Rush

Impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad

Societal Effects of Industrialization

According to the quote below, what kind of social impact did westward expansion cause?

It caused a negative impact, forcing Native Americans off of lands they previously held claim to.

It caused a positive impact, allowing Americans to spread out to address the issue of overcrowding in the east.

It caused a negative impact, causing the United States to engage in wars with foreign countries.

It caused a positive impact, creating an environment where the inhabitant of the land learned to live peacefully.

California had a total population of 4,000 in 1830, by 1850 that number had risen to 92,600. What can account for this change?

Religious persecution of Mormons

How did the land acquisition identified below influence of the growth of the United States?

The United States had doubled in size

The goal of Manifest Destiny had been achieved

A transcontinental railroad could now be built

A sharecropping system spread out west

Determine which detail describes the political, economic, and social roots of Manifest Destiny. Match the following

Americans fighting a war with Mexico to gain land

Women moving west to follow men looking for gold

Santa Fe Trail is used to bring manufactured goods to the southwest.

Determine which detail explains the economy in the north, south, or west regions of the United States. Match the following

Economy focused on mining and agriculture

Economy focused on large-scale farming

Economy focused on manufacturing

This example of American art is best known as by John Gast. The artist demonstrates a belief in Manifest Destiny by showing that .

pioneers are moving west bringing new technologies

farmers are plowing land and hunting animals

women are leading pioneers to new lands

Which statement explains one of the motivations behind Manifest Destiny?

"And that claim is by the right... to overspread and to possess the whole of the continent which Providence has given us..."

"These are the times that try men's souls the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in crisis, shrink from the service of his country..."

"I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free..."

"That it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise."

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The quote below best demonstrates support for which of the following?

Manifest Destiny

Urbanization

Expansion of slavery

Nativism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group was responsible for these contributions to the United States?

Mormons

Missionaries

49ers

Chinese

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

This excerpt is from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. What effect did the treaty above have on the United States? Select TWO correct answers.

The treaty officially ended the war between the United States and Mexico.

The treaty ceded land to the United States that was acquired from Mexico.

The treaty forced Mexico to sell Florida and Puerto Rico to the United States.

The treaty returned territories in the southeastern United States to Mexico.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did policies made by the Confederation Congress under the Articles of Confederation influence westward expansion?

Gave the U.S. a system to follow for admitting new states as it grew.

Created a law that prohibited the expansion of slavery into new territories.

Set up transportation systems designed to connect western states to the northeast.

Established laws against European countries claiming land in North America.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the acquisition of the identified land shown below impact the growth of the United States?

Allowed for an easy trade route into Mexico

Prompted the belief in Manifest Destiny

Expanded trade between the south and west

Relocated Natives to avoid further conflicts

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

James K. Polk’s presidential slogan regarding the Oregon Territory is shown below. What actually happened with this land?

The U.S. took all of the Oregon Territory in the war against Great Britain at the 54-40th parallel.

The U.S. split the Oregon Territory with Great Britain at the 49-40th parallel.

The U.S. offered to purchase the Oregon Territory from Great Britain for $15 million.

The U.S. fought against Great Britain and lost, therefore losing all claims to the Oregon Territory.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following groups added the new contributions listed below to America’s national identity?

Chinese

49ers

Mormons

Missionaries

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Westward Expansion Test Review

The quote below best demonstrates support for which of the following?

Which group was responsible for these contributions to the United States?

This excerpt is from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. What effect did the treaty above have on the United States? Select TWO correct answers.

How did policies made by the Confederation Congress under the Articles of Confederation influence westward expansion?

How did the acquisition of the identified land shown below impact the growth of the United States?

James K. Polk’s presidential slogan regarding the Oregon Territory is shown below. What actually happened with this land?

Which of the following groups added the new contributions listed below to America’s national identity?

These excerpts offer different points of view about the –

What reason did Mexico give for declaring war against the United States in 1846?

This is a map of the United States. Which location on the map was acquired as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? Select the correct answer.

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