Manifest Destiny and the Southwest

Who coined the term "Manifest Destiny" in 1845?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Zachary Taylor
• A newspaper editor
• Brigham Young

What was the main belief behind Manifest Destiny?

• The United States should stay within its existing borders
• The United States was destined to expand from coast to coast
• The United States should focus on international relations
• The United States should form alliances with neighboring countries

What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

• Disagreement over the border between Mexico and Texas
• Dispute over gold mines in California
• Conflicts between Native American tribes and Mexican settlers
• Mexico's refusal to recognize Texas' culture

Which TWO rivers served as a disputed border between Mexico and Texas before the Mexican-American War?

• Mississippi River
• Rio Grande
• Nueces River
• Colorado River

Who led the U.S. troops that captured Mexico City during the Mexican-American War?

• Zachary Taylor
• Thomas Jefferson
• Winfield Scott
• Brigham Young

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

• Mexico paid the United States $15 million
• Mexico gained control of California and Utah
• The United States recognized Mexico's sovereignty over Texas
• Mexico recognized Texas as part of the United States

Which religious group settled in Utah and founded Salt Lake City?

• Baptists
• Mormons
• Catholics
• Quakers

Who became the leader of the Mormons after the death of Joseph Smith?

• Brigham Young
• Zachary Taylor
• Thomas Jefferson
• Winfield Scott

Where was gold discovered in California in 1848?

• Los Angeles
• San Francisco
• Sutter's Mill
• Sacramento

What were people called who came to California in search of gold?

• Ninety-niners
• Forty-niners
• Gold-diggers
• Rushers