Exploring Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny

The video discusses the Westward Expansion of the United States, driven by the belief in Manifest Destiny. It covers the acquisition of territories such as the Louisiana Purchase, Texas, and the Oregon Territory, and the role of President James K. Polk. The video also explains the significance of trails like the Oregon and Mormon Trails, the Gold Rush, and the Northwest Ordinance in shaping the U.S. The expansion was marked by treaties and conflicts, including the Mexican-American War, leading to the acquisition of the Mexican Cession and the Gadsden Purchase.

What was the main belief that drove the United States to expand westward?

• Industrial Revolution

• Manifest Destiny

• American Dream

• Gold Rush

Which trail was primarily used by settlers moving from Missouri to Oregon?

• Mormon Trail

• Oregon Trail

• California Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

Why did the Mormons move westward to Utah?

• To farm new lands

• To find gold

• To trade with Native Americans

• To escape persecution

What event in 1849 caused thousands of people to rush to California?

• The Mormon Migration

• The Gold Rush

• The Oregon Trail

• The Homestead Act

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

• To create a process for making new states

• To establish trade routes

• To end the Mexican-American War

• To purchase land from France

How many white men were required in a territory for it to apply for statehood under the Northwest Ordinance?

• 70,000

• 60,000

• 80,000

• 50,000

Which president was a strong advocate of Manifest Destiny and promised to acquire the Oregon Territory and annex Texas?

• Abraham Lincoln

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

From which country did the United States acquire the Louisiana Purchase?

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

• England

What was the main reason for the Gadsden Purchase?

• To gain access to the Pacific Ocean

• To settle a border dispute

• To establish a railroad route

• To acquire gold mines

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the Mexican Cession?

• Adams-Onís Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Oregon Treaty

• Treaty of Paris