Unit 3, Chapter 2 (7th) Bayou Bridges

What ideology suggested that Americans were destined to expand across North America?

• Isolationism

• Manifest Destiny

• Federalism

• Social Darwinism

Which groups were largely excluded from the vision of progress associated with Manifest Destiny?

• European immigrants

• Native Americans, African Americans, and women

• Farmers and laborers

• Politicians and businessmen

How did artists of the time depict westward expansion?

• As a dangerous journey

• As a noble endeavor

• As a waste of resources

• As a temporary trend

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain?

• 1804

• 1810

• 1821

• 1836

What was one of the challenges faced by the Mexican government in populating Texas?

• Lack of natural resources

• Difficulty attracting Mexican settlers

• Hostile climate

• High taxes

Who was a prominent American figure leading settlers into Texas?

• Davy Crockett

• Stephen Austin

• Sam Houston

• James Bowie

What did the belief in Manifest Destiny claim Americans were bringing to North America?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Freedom and democracy

• Technology and innovation

• Peace and stability

Which of the following best describes the U.S. expansion by the 1820s?

• Limited to the East Coast

• Significant, with agriculture dominating the economy

• Focused on industrial development

• Confined to urban areas

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

• Manifest destiny 
•  Monroe Doctrine 
•  Great Awakening 
• Louisiana Purchase

Why did Mexico encourage Americans to settle in Texas?

• To reduce the number of Native Americans in the region.
• To create a new trade route to Europe.
• To promote economic development and strengthen the population in Texas.
• To establish military bases in Texas.