Westward Expansion of the United States Quiz

What was the result of the annexation of Texas in 1845?

• Formation of the Oregon Trail

• Increased tensions with Britain

• Increased tensions with Mexico

• Establishment of the 49th parallel as the border

Which treaty resolved the boundary issue between the United States and Britain in the Oregon Country?

• Oregon Treaty of 1846

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of San Jacinto

What was the main point of contention regarding the annexation of Texas to the United States?

• Impact on indigenous populations

• Potential conflict with Britain

• Unresolved border disputes with Mexico

• Formation of the Oregon Trail

Which event led to the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Formation of the Oregon Trail

• Annexation of Texas

• Oregon Treaty of 1846

What was the significance of the Oregon Trail in the westward expansion of the United States?

• Resulted in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Led to increased tensions with Mexico

• Avoided potential conflict with Britain

• Facilitated American migration to the Oregon Country

Which territory was ceded to the United States as a result of the Mexican-American War?

• Idaho

• Nevada

• Washington

• California

What was the main concern about the annexation of Texas to the United States?

• Conflict with Britain

• Impact on indigenous populations

• Unresolved border disputes with Mexico

• Formation of the Oregon Trail

What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• Cession of a vast territory to the United States

• Increased tensions with Britain

• Establishment of the 49th parallel as the border

• Formation of the Oregon Trail

What was the role of the Oregon Trail in American history?

• Avoided potential conflict with Britain

• Resulted in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Facilitated American migration to the Oregon Country

• Led to increased tensions with Mexico

What was the boundary established by the Oregon Treaty of 1846?

• Rio Grande as the southern boundary

• 49th parallel as the border

• Rockies as the western boundary

• Gulf of Mexico as the southern boundary