Unit 6 STAAR Blitz Westward expansion

What was the belief of Manifest Destiny about?

• America should own land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

• America should only occupy the land east of the Mississippi River

• America should establish colonies in Asia

• America should not expand its territory

Who won the presidential election of 1844 and why?

• James K. Polk, because he promised to achieve Manifest Destiny

• Andrew Jackson, because he supported the gold standard

• Abraham Lincoln, because he was against slavery

• Thomas Jefferson, because he advocated for the Louisiana Purchase

Which of the following is NOT one of the roots of "Manifest Destiny"?

• Expanding democracy

• Security

• Pioneering spirit

• Limiting immigration

What was "Manifest Destiny"?

• A policy of imperialism pursued by the U.S. in the late 19th century

• The belief that the expansion of the U.S. throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable

• A movement that opposed the expansion of the U.S. territories

• The name of a treaty between the U.S. and Great Britain regarding territory expansion

Who was elected as President of the U.S. in 1844?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the first major land acquisition by America?

• The purchase of Alaska

• The Adams-Onis Treaty

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The annexation of Hawaii

In what year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

• 1803

• 1812

• 1821

• 1845

How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

Which country sold Florida to the U.S.?

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Mexico

How much did the U.S. pay for Florida?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million