5.2 Manifest Destiny Heimler

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The idea that Americans should only expand westward if it is approved by the British government

• The idea that Americans should stay within their current borders and not expand westward

• The belief that Americans have a God-given right to expand their nation from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans

• The belief that Americans should only expand westward if it benefits their economic interests

What were the practical reasons for westward expansion?

• Access to trade routes, economic opportunities, and technological advancements

• Access to military bases, economic opportunities, and cultural diversity

• Access to political power, economic opportunities, and religious freedom

• Access to mineral and natural resources, economic opportunities, and religious refuge

Which event in 1848 led to a significant migration west?

• The annexation of Texas

• The division of the Oregon Territory

• The signing of the Treaty of San Jacinto

• The discovery of gold in California

Who were the main settlers in Texas in the 1820s?

• Native American tribes displaced from their ancestral lands

• Americans who were southern, Protestant, and slave-owning

• Mexicans who were Catholic and opposed to slavery

• British fur traders and missionaries

What was the outcome of the Battle of San Jacinto?

• The battle ended in a stalemate and both sides agreed to a ceasefire

• The Texans surrendered and agreed to become part of Mexico

• The Mexicans defeated the Texans and regained control of the territory

• The Texans captured the Mexican general and forced him to sign a treaty granting Texas independence

Why did the Mexican government refuse to recognize Texas' independence?

• They had a long-standing rivalry with the United States and did not want to give in to their demands

• They feared that recognizing Texas' independence would encourage other territories to revolt

• They believed the treaty signed by the captured Mexican general was invalid

• They wanted to maintain control over the valuable natural resources in Texas

What did James K. Polk want to annex during his presidency?

• Texas and California

• California and Oregon

• Texas and Oregon

• Texas, Oregon, and California

How was the Oregon Territory divided between the United States and Britain?

• At the 49th parallel

• Along the Columbia River

• Through a diplomatic negotiation

• Based on the number of American settlers in each region

Why did John Tyler push for the annexation of Texas?

• He interpreted his election as a mandate from the people to bring Texas into the Union

• He wanted to expand American influence in the Pacific

• He believed that Texas would be a valuable trading partner

• He wanted to strengthen ties with Mexico and prevent further conflicts

What was the main reason for the United States' war with Mexico?

• Dispute over the boundary of Texas

• Desire for California's gold resources

• Religious differences

• Trade disagreements