Manifest Destiny Quiz

When did the Texas Annexation take place?

• November 11, 1918

• September 9, 1850

• December 29, 1845

• July 4, 1776

Who was the President of the United States when Texas was annexed?

• James K. Polk

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main reason for the Texas Annexation?

• To form an alliance with Mexico

• To reduce the territory of the United States

• To establish an independent nation

• To expand the territory of the United States

Which country originally claimed Texas before it became part of the United States?

• Spain

• Germany

• Mexico

• France

What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?

• Annexation by Mexico

• Independence from Mexico

• Formation of a new independent country

• Continued colonization by Spain

Who led the Texan forces to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• George Washington

• Sam Houston

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in relation to manifest destiny?

• It solidified the idea of manifest destiny by expanding the territory of the United States.

• It had no impact on the concept of manifest destiny

• It caused the United States to abandon the idea of manifest destiny

• It led to the shrinking of the United States territory

Which political party was in favor of the annexation of Texas in the 1844 presidential election?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Whig Party

What impact did the Texas Annexation have on the issue of slavery in the United States?

• Resolved the issue of slavery

• Intensified the issue of slavery

• Had no impact on the issue of slavery

• Reduced the issue of slavery

How did the Texas Annexation contribute to the concept of manifest destiny?

• It expanded the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.

• It caused the United States to focus on isolationism instead of expansion

• It led to the belief that the United States should not expand further

• It had no impact on the concept of manifest destiny