Antebellum

Who owned the Louisiana Territory?

• Germany
• United Kingdom
• France
• Spain

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Acquisition of Florida
• Expansion of US territory
• Purchase of the Port of New Orleans

• Annexation of Texas

Which group of people were largely discriminated against during Westward Expansion?

• European settlers
• Native Americans
• Asian immigrants
• African Americans

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that American settlers were destined to stay within their current territories.

• The belief that American settlers were destined to move to Europe.

• The belief that American settlers were destined to expand across North America.

• The belief that American settlers were destined to establish a monarchy.

What is the "The Trail of Tears?"

• A series of forced relocations of Native Americans in the 1830s.
• A celebration of Native American culture and a mass relocation.

• A military campaign against Native Americans and looked to their extermination.

• A treaty between Native American tribes and the US government

What was President James K. Polk's reason for engaging in war with Mexico?

• Personal vendetta against Mexican leaders
• To offer Mexico a deal for Texas and Arizona.

• To acquire California and other Mexican territories.

• To test new military strategies.

Who explored the Louisiana Purchase?

• John Smith and Jane Doe
• Christopher Columbus and Marco Polo
• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

What did the Oregon Trail prove about Westward Expansion?

• It proved that Westward expansion was dangerous and risky.

• Pioneers on the Oregon Trail faced no challenges or dangers.

• Westward Expansion was a guaranteed financial benefit.

• The Oregon Trail was a leisurely and easy journey for pioneers

What was a major challenge to treaties signed between Americans and Native Americans?

• Physical barriers and mapping of territories

• Cultural differences and interpretations
• Religious conflicts

What industry did the Southern portion of the United States excel in?

• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Finance