SSUSH8b

Who was the president during the fulfillment of Manifest Destiny?

• James K. Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

Which two territories were annexed during James K. Polk's presidency?

• Texas and Oregon

• California and New Mexico

• Florida and Louisiana

• Alaska and Hawaii

What was the main cause of the growing north-south divisions?

• Slavery

• Economic differences

• Political disagreements

• Religious conflicts

What was the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent

• The idea that slavery should be abolished

• The belief in the separation of powers

• The concept of westward expansion

Which territory was disputed between the United States and Britain during James K. Polk's presidency?

• Oregon

• California

• Texas

• Florida