Westward Expansion Quiz

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the belief in Manifest Destiny?

• To spread democracy and capitalism

• To gain access to valuable natural resources

• To establish a network of fast-food restaurants

• To fulfill a divine purpose

What was a common land use in New Mexico during the 1800s?

• High-tech manufacturing

• Sheep and cattle ranching

• Solar energy farms

• Internet infrastructure development

How did land use patterns in New Mexico in the 1800s affect the Native American populations?

• It led to increased economic opportunities for native peoples

• It had no significant impact on native populations

• It resulted in conflicts over land and resources

• It improved the environmental sustainability of their lands

What was the main outcome of the Battle of Glorieta?

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War

• It was a decisive Confederate victory

• It was a turning point in favor of the Union, halting Confederate advances in the West

• It led to the immediate end of the Civil War

The Battle of Glorieta is often referred to as the:

• "First Battle of the Civil War"

• "Last Stand of the Confederacy"

• "Gettysburg of the West"

• "Final Victory of the Union"

Which of the following was a consequence of the Mexican Cession?

• The U.S. gained control of Texas only

• The U.S. doubled in size, making it the largest country in the world

• The U.S. acquired significant territories in the southwest, including parts of what are now Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming

• Mexico became a territory of the U.S.

What was the primary economic activity in New Mexico during the 1800s that influenced land use patterns?

• Technology startups

• Sheep and cattle ranching

• Tourism

• Oil drilling

In what way did the Mexican Cession affect the indigenous populations living in the ceded territories?

• It had no effect on indigenous populations

• It led to significant improvements in their living conditions

• It resulted in the displacement and disruption of their communities

• It provided them with new economic opportunities

What was the significance of the Battle of Glorieta in the context of the Civil War?

• It was the final battle of the Civil War

• It had little impact on the outcome of the Civil War

• It prevented the Confederacy from gaining a strategic foothold in the West

• It marked the Confederacy's greatest victory

How did the concept of Manifest Destiny justify American expansionism?

• By claiming it was a strategy to prevent European powers from colonizing more of the Americas

• By asserting that expansion was necessary for the survival of American democracy

• By arguing that it was a divine right and duty to spread American values and institutions

• By promoting the idea that it would lead to economic prosperity for all Americans