What were economic reason(s) to support Manifest Destiny?

The expansion of markets, trade, and business opportunities

More land to settle and farm; expand agriculture

To expand democracy and the United States' territory

What were political reason(s) to support Manifest Destiny?

To expand democracy and the United States' territory

The expansion of markets, trade, and business opportunities

More land to settle and farm; expand agriculture

What were social/religious reason(s) to support Manifest Destiny?

The expansion of markets, trade, and business opportunities

More land to settle and farm; expand agriculture

To expand democracy and the United States' territory

Why was the north against the annexation of Texas?

Expansion of slavery and southern political power

Worsening relations with Mexico

The Texans' rebellious attitude

What was President James K. Polk's response to the border dispute with Mexico?

Told General Zachary Taylor to send soldiers to establish a fort in the disputed territory

He ignored the dispute and focused on domestic issues

He apologized to Mexico and withdrew American troops

He signed a peace treaty with Mexico

Where was border dispute that caused the Mexican-American war?

Between the Nueces River and Rio Grande in Texas

Between modern day California and the Oregon Territory

In present day southern New Mexico and Arizona

What event directly started the Mexican-American War?

An American fort along the Rio Grande being fired upon by Mexican troops

Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Mexican government's refusal to negotiate the sale of California

What action did Americans take to achieve Manifest Destiny?

Moving west to start a new life

Creating a separate country for the indigenous people

Establishing a monarchy in the new territories

Building a wall along the eastern border

What was President Polk's main goal while in office?

To extend the nation's borders to the Pacific Ocean

To establish a national healthcare system

What were Polk's territorial achievements?

Extending northern border to 54-40

What was a positive impact of the gold rush?

Many settlers made the journey from the East to California-accelerated Westward expansion. Economic boom in California

Helped build the Erie Canal, helped build the railroad, entered public service such as city government-mayors, police, etc.

Built ranches in California, introduced methods of herding cattle and helped fight for Texas' independence

Introduced kindergarten education, physical education, started local orchestras and music programs, excelled at baking, brewing and wood carving, and Christmas trees

helped build the first transcontinental railroad, worked in agriculture, fishing, and established businesses like restaurants and laundries

How did Irish immigrants contribute to the nation during the 19th century?

Helped build the Erie Canal, helped build the railroad, entered public service such as city government-mayors, police, etc.

Many settlers made the journey from the East to California-accelerated Westward expansion. Economic boom in California

Built ranches in California, introduced methods of herding cattle and helped fight for Texas' independence

Introduced kindergarten education, physical education, started local orchestras and music programs, excelled at baking, brewing and wood carving, and Christmas trees

helped build the first transcontinental railroad, worked in agriculture, fishing, and established businesses like restaurants and laundries

How did Hispanic immigrants contribute to the nation during the 19th century?

Built ranches in California, introduced methods of herding cattle and helped fight for Texas' independence

Many settlers made the journey from the East to California-accelerated Westward expansion. Economic boom in California

Helped build the Erie Canal, helped build the railroad, entered public service such as city government-mayors, police, etc.

Introduced kindergarten education, physical education, started local orchestras and music programs, excelled at baking, brewing and wood carving, and Christmas trees

helped build the first transcontinental railroad, worked in agriculture, fishing, and established businesses like restaurants and laundries

How did German immigrants contribute to the nation during the 19th century?

Introduced kindergarten education, physical education, started local orchestras and music programs, excelled at baking, brewing and wood carving, and Christmas trees

Many settlers made the journey from the East to California-accelerated Westward expansion. Economic boom in California

Helped build the Erie Canal, helped build the railroad, entered public service such as city government-mayors, police, etc.

Built ranches in California, introduced methods of herding cattle and helped fight for Texas' independence

helped build the first transcontinental railroad, worked in agriculture, fishing, and established businesses like restaurants and laundries

How did Chinese immigrants contribute to the nation during the 19th century?

helped build the first transcontinental railroad, worked in agriculture, fishing, and established businesses like restaurants and laundries

Many settlers made the journey from the East to California-accelerated Westward expansion. Economic boom in California

Helped build the Erie Canal, helped build the railroad, entered public service such as city government-mayors, police, etc.

Built ranches in California, introduced methods of herding cattle and helped fight for Texas' independence

Introduced kindergarten education, physical education, started local orchestras and music programs, excelled at baking, brewing and wood carving, and Christmas trees

What does the angel represent in the painting "American Progress?"

The spread of civilization, technology, and Christianity westward in the United States

The struggle for independence from British rule

The European influence on American art

The decline of the American nation

On what issue did James Polk defeat Henry Clay in the election of 1844?

Westward Expansion, which Polk supported

Power of the federal government, Polk supported states' rights

Immigration, Polk actively supported immigrants

How did the Mexican government attempt to slow American growth in Texas?

Imposing restrictions on immigration and land ownership by Americans

Encouraging American immigration and land ownership

Signing a treaty to give Texas to the United States

Providing financial incentives for American settlers in Texas

How would the ownership of California benefit the United States?

California's ownership would benefit the United States by providing access to valuable resources, a large population, and a strategic location on the Pacific coast.

California's ownership would benefit the United States by providing access to deserts, a declining population, and a location on the Atlantic coast.

California's ownership would benefit the United States by providing access to polar bears, a small population, and a location in the middle of the country.

California's ownership would benefit the United States by providing access to penguins, a moderate population, and a location in the Midwest.

Why did the Mormons resist the Utah Territory becoming a state?

They did not want to be subject to the laws of the federal government

They believed the territory was not ready for statehood

They were not interested in having representation in the US Congress

They wanted to merge with a neighboring state

Manifest Destiny Quiz

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What did the Northwest Ordinance do?

Set up procedures for territories to become states equal to existing ones

Set aside land for education

Prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory

Implemented a tax on all goods in the Northwest Territory

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was required for a territory to elect its own leaders according to the Northwest Ordinance?

A population of 5,000 free males

A population of 60,000 free individuals

A population of 5,000 free males who own 50 acres of land

A population of 60,000 free males

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was required for a territory to become a state according to the Northwest Ordinance?

A population of 5,000 free males

A population of 60,000 free individuals

A population of 5,000 free males who own 50 acres of land

A population of 60,000 free males

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Manifest Destiny?

A widely held belief in the 19th-century United States that its territory was destined to stretch from coast to coast

A political movement in Europe during the 19th century

A famous painting by an American artist

A type of dance popular in the 1800s

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What events did the belief Manifest Destiny encourage?

Western settlement

Native American removal

War with Mexico

War with Canada

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was James K. Polk's campaign slogan?

"Go west, young man, and grow up with the country."

“54-40 or Fight!”

"Remember the Alamo!"

"I have not yet begun to fight."

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a famous quote written by Horace Greeley regarding Manifest Destiny?

"Go west, young man, and grow up with the country."

“54-40 or Fight!”

"Remember the Alamo!"

"I have not yet begun to fight."

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