
Westward Expansion
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Hard
Cheryl Lawson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which minority group still maintains a large presence in California due to the Gold Rush?
African Americans
Chinese
Japanese
Cherokee
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the goals of Lewis and Clark’s expedition?
to build schools and hospitals
to deliver documents to French officials
to establish trade with Canada
to find and map the northwest passage
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