Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion

What was the main effect of the Monroe Doctrine?

• It established the United States as the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere.

• It prevented the United States from establishing colonies abroad.

• It began period when the United States established colonies abroad.

• It established the United States as the dominant power in the Eastern Hemisphere.

What territories did the United States gain and lose as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

• It gained Florida and lost any claim to Texas.

• It gained California and lost Florida.

• It gained Texas and lost the Oregon Territory.

• It gained the Oregon Territory and lost any claim to Texas.

How did the Missouri Compromise affect the structure of the United States government?

• It balanced the number of free and slave states in Congress.

• It increased the power of the Supreme Court.

• It gave the Senate more power than House of Representatives.

• It granted Congress the power to pass the Kansas-Nebraska Act.

What did the slogan "Fifty-four Forty or Fight" have to do with United States westward expansion?

• It led to the addition of the Oregon Territory.

• It led to the Texas annexation.

• It led to the Kansas Nebraska Act.

• It led to the Missouri Compromise.

Which of the following statements describes why the United States believed Manifest Destiny was considered to be "progress"?

• Settlers introduced new technology to the West.

• Settlers had a positive effect on the North American bison.

• Settlers had a positive effect on Native American culture.

• Settlers were welcomed by Native American tribes.

10. What was the land gained by the United States in the Mexican-American War called?

• a. Confederation

• b. Louisiana Purchase

• c. Mexican Cession

• d. Southwest Confederacy

• e. Desert Territory

Which of the following did the U.S gain as a result of the War of 1812?

• 
  Power over France

• The territory of Canada

• International Respect by the World

• The trade routes across the Pacific Ocean

How long did it take for the United States to expand from the East Coast to the West Coast?

• 1776-1848

  72 years

• 1781-1848

  67 years

• 1748-1848

  100 years

• 1803-1848

  45 years

What is the name of the 7th territory in pink?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Texas Annexation

• Oregon Territory

• Mexican Cession

What is the name for the 3rd territory in yellow?

• Oregon Territory

• Texas Annexation

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Louisiana Purchase