American Expansion and Manifest Destiny Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the Oregon Trail in the 19th century?

• To serve as a trade route with Asia

• For gold mining expeditions

• To help establish westward trails for future travelers

• To establish military outposts

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and led to the U.S. acquisition of territories including California and New Mexico?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States. Which country sold this territory to the U.S.?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Mexico

What was a major consequence of the Texas Annexation in 1845?

• It led directly to the Civil War

• It caused a financial crisis in the United States

• It increased tensions that contributed to the Mexican-American War

• It resulted in immediate peace with Native American tribes

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 primarily affected Native American tribes living in which area?

• The Great Plains

• The Southwest

• The Southeast

• The Pacific Northwest

Which President is most closely associated with the Indian Removal Act?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the main reason for Native American displacement during the 19th century?

• To make room for national parks

• To allow for Americans to grow peaches on their land

• To allow for American settlers' expansion westward

• To integrate Native Americans into urban areas

How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States' relationship with Native American tribes?

• It led to immediate peace treaties

• It had no significant effect

• It resulted in increased conflict and displacement

• It allowed for more trade and cooperation

What was the primary motivation behind the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?

• To establish a network of trading posts

• To help fishing on the West coast

• To expand the United States across the continent

• To increase the population of the eastern states

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Mexican-American War?

• The U.S. gained control of Texas

• The Rio Grande was established as the border between Texas and Mexico

• The U.S. acquired territories including California and New Mexico

• Mexico ceded Florida to the United States