Expansion Westward Quiz

What phrase did Americans use to explain their expansion westward?

• Manifest Destiny
• Native American's

• Gold Rush of 1848

• The Mexican American War

What was James K. Polk's campaign slogan?

• 54 40 or fight

• 49th or die

• join or die

• Mormon's need freedom

Which treaty ended the Mexican War?

• Treaty of France

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

Oregon was won by signing a treaty in which two countries divided Oregon. The United States kept the southern half. Which country kept the northern half of Oregon Country?

Which states were part of the Mexican Cession?

• Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico
• Oregon, Missouri

• Florida

• New Jersey

In 1846, war broke out between the United States and Mexico. What was the main cause of this war?

• The U.S wanted to get Britain to take over Mexico

• Texas claiming independence

• Mexico wanted Oregon

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  Issues arising over the boundaries of Texas (border dispute)

What made the population of California explode in the years 1848-1849?

Which territory did the US annex before the war with Mexico?

At what parallel did Britain and the U.S. compromise when splitting Oregon?

How did Texas gain its independence?

• They won the battle of San Jacinto
• Texas asked nicely.

• Santa Anna was killed

• Mexico told it to America