Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war?
Manifest Destiny Quiz

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J. Cristobal
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary
America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny
The U.S. recently annexed Texas
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary motivation behind the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?
To establish trade routes with Asia
To spread Christianity
To expand the United States across the continent
To increase the population of the eastern states
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event marked the beginning of the Mexican-American War?
The annexation of Texas by the United States
The discovery of gold in California
The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Battle of the Alamo
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant outcome of the California Gold Rush?
The establishment of the first transcontinental railroad
The rapid population growth of California, leading to its statehood
The end of the Mexican-American War
The beginning of the Trail of Tears
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year was Texas annexed by the United States?
1820
1836
1845
1850
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Trail of Tears?
A path used by gold miners to reach California
The route taken by American troops during the Mexican-American War
The forced relocation of Native American tribes to Indian Territory
The journey of settlers moving westward to claim land
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and led to the U.S. acquisition of territories such as California and New Mexico?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Ghent
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