Manifest Destiny & Slavery (1824 - 1860)

What was the main idea behind the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• To expand the United States westward

• To abolish slavery

• To establish trade with Europe

• To create a new constitution.

Which treaty led to the peaceful 'joint occupation' of Oregon until the 'Oregon fever' of the 1840s?

• Webster-Ashburton Treaty

• Treaty of 1818

• Louisiana Purchase

• Adams-Onis Treaty

The Louisiana Purchase involved the acquisition of how many square miles for $15 million?

• 500,000

• 828,000

• 1,000,000

• 750,000

Who was the U.S. President from 1841 to 1845 known for going rogue?

• James Polk

• John Tyler

• Andrew Jackson

• Martin Van Buren

James Polk had a 4 point mission during his presidency. Which of the following was NOT part of his mission?

• Lower the tariff

• Restore the independent treasury

• Build the Panama Canal

• Get California

Who led the Americans into Texas in the 1820s under a contract with Mexico?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen Austin

• John Tyler

• James Polk

The Lone Star Republic was rejected admission to the United States for about 10 years due to the ______ issue.

• taxation

• slavery

• immigration

• trade

What treaty ended the War of 1812 between the US and Britain?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

Fill in the blank: President James Polk's slogan was '54 40 or fight,' but he compromised to set the border at ___ degrees north.

• 45

• 46

• 47

• 49

Who led the march from the Nueces River to the Rio Grande near Mexican troops?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Zachary Taylor

• Henry David Thoreau

• James Polk