(Grade 8) Final Assessment Review

Which term describes the 19th-century doctrine that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

• American Exceptionalism

• Colonial Charters

What was a primary belief that fueled the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?

• "The expansion of territory was essential for the nation's trade and industry."

• "The divine mission to spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent."

• "The need to abolish slavery throughout the continent was a moral imperative driving expansion."

• "The establishment of a network of military bases was crucial for national security."

What was a major consequence of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It decreased the size of the United States

• It increased agricultural development

• It tripled the national debt

• It doubled the territory of the United States

What was one significant outcome of the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark?

• They documented diverse flora and fauna along their route

• They discovered gold reserves in the western territories

• They negotiated trade agreements with European powers

• They established a permanent settlement in Oregon

Which policy was James K. Polk known for advocating during his presidential campaign in 1844?

• He supported the annexation of Texas into the United States

• He promoted the abolition of slavery throughout the United States

• He pushed for the industrialization of the northern states

• He proposed the reduction of tariffs on imported goods

Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?

• To overturn a corrupt Mexican government

• To defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggression

• To end a Mexican slave rebellion

• To respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates

As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the United States achieved its goal of —

• expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean

• acquiring land for a southwestern railroad

• reserving western territory for American Indians

• securing the southern border of the country

What did pioneer women in the west achieve well before women in the eastern United States?

• Right to vote
• Right to run for political office
• Right to own property
• Right to drive

Which of these was one effect of the California Gold Rush?

• Destruction of infrastructure
• Decrease in population
• Decline in economic activity
• Population growth, statehood, economic growth, and infrastructure development

Why did the Mormons move west to Utah?

• To start a gold rush
• To establish a new government
• To find a new source of water
• To escape persecution and establish a religious community.