Manifest Destiny, Mexican American War

Which area of land was acquired in 1848 after a conflict with Mexico?

• A

• B

• C

• E

When the U.S. acquired land area "A" it had reached it's goal of....

• Taking over all of Spain's Territory

• Taking over all of Mexico's Territory

• Pushing Great Britain out of North America

• Reaching the Pacific Ocean

All of the following were causes of the U.S.-Mexico War EXCEPT:

• The Annexation of Texas

• The U.S. claims to Oregon

• Border disputes between the U.S. and Mexico

What state boomed in 1849 due to the Gold Rush?

• Texas

• Florida

• Oregon

• California

As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

• They agreed to give up their land.
• They were given their choice of where to live.
• They were forced to live in reservations.
• They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
• Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
• Oregon, Washington, Idaho
• California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

• European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
• Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
• Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
• The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

• Mississippi River
• Pacific Ocean
• Rocky Mountains
• Great Lakes

What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

• They brought about a war with Spain.
• They increased the territory of the United States.
• Each resulted in territory annexed by the United States.
• Each involved land forcibly taken from Mexico.

What were the difficulties of the Oregon Trail?

• Length of the journey
• Disease
• Weather
• All of the above