Exploring Westward Expansion and Its Impact on U.S. History

The video tutorial covers the concept of Manifest Destiny and its role in the westward expansion of the United States. It discusses the factors that motivated this expansion, such as economic opportunities, immigration, and the discovery of gold. The tutorial also details the various territorial acquisitions by the U.S., including the 13 original colonies, the Louisiana Purchase, and the annexation of Texas. The video concludes with a summary and a preview of the next module on industrialization.

What concept suggests America had a divine right to expand westward?

• Manifest Destiny

• Imperialism

• Federalism

• Colonialism

Who was a key supporter of Manifest Destiny and aimed to expand the nation to the Pacific Ocean?

• James K. Polk

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What year was the Louisiana Purchase made, doubling the size of the U.S.?

• 1853

• 1845

• 1812

• 1803

From which country did the U.S. acquire Florida?

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Mexico

In what year did Texas join the Union?

• 1845

• 1865

• 1836

• 1820

What was the main reason for the U.S. Mexican War according to President Polk?

• To acquire gold lands

• Dispute over the Nueces River border

• To spread democracy

• To free Texas from Mexico

Which treaty ended the U.S. Mexican War?

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

• Oregon Treaty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

Which President is associated with the phrase '54-40 or fight'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

What year did the Oregon Treaty take place, dividing land with Britain?

• 1853

• 1818

• 1867

• 1846

What was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?

• To complete a railroad

• To settle border disputes

• To acquire more farmland

• To gain access to the Pacific Ocean