Unit 6 Review

"Changing Settlement Patters", when people move from one location to another is a major characteristic of which historical era?

• Revolutionary Era

• Westward Expansion

• Reform Era

• Civil War

In what year did the US purchase the territory of Louisiana, doubling the size of the country?

• 1830

• 1803

• 1808

• 1900

Which document established a process (guidelines) for new states to be added to the union?

• Magna Carta

• Monroe Doctrine

• Northwest Ordinance

• The Constitution

Which of the following describes the conditions on the Oregon Trail for the new settlers?

• Diverse landforms made travel easy

• Harsh climate with little to no supplies

• Rich Soil good for planting crops

• Plentiful rivers discouraged settlers from bringing their families

What was a goal of Manifest Destiny?

• Abolishing Slavery

• Occupying all of North America

• Isolationism

• Returning to an agrarian economy

How does the artist demonstrate "Manifest Destiny"

• Natives running away

• Settlers shown moving west

• Natives are shown rebelling against the settlers

• Settlers are shown moving east

What reason did the US President give for Congress to declare war on Mexico?

• Prevent human rights abuses in Mexico

• To ensure slavery would continue in TX

• To preserve freedoms within Texas

• To stop Mexican attacks against US Territory

Disputes over territory north of the Rio Grande river is a cause of which war?

• US Revolution

• French & Indian

• U.S. - Mexican War

  (Mexican-American War)

• Mexican Cession

Which region (number) on the map indicates the Gadsden Purchase?

• 8

• 5

• 3

• 7

Which of the following factors contributed to widespread support of Manifest Destiny? (Select ALL that apply)

• Rapid Population Growth

• Economic depressions and booms

• The prospect of Inexpensive land

• Foreign trade opportunities