Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion

The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America

• Manifest Destiny

• Bill of Rights

• Gold Rush

The war with Mexico BEGAN with

• California's rebellion
• a border dispute in Texas
• a US invasion of Mexico City

How did the U.S. acquire Oregon?

• treaty with the British in 1846

• war with Mexico in 1848

Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

• it was needed for the building of a railroad
• it was a gift from Mexico
• it was part of the treaty with Mexico

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• 1803
• 1819
• 1845

Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War?

• Texas Annexation
• Mexican Cession
• Oregon Territory

Name the piece of Land.

• Texas Annexation
• Mexican Cession 
• Louisiana Purchase 

How did Jefferson double the size of the United States in 1803?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The purchase of California

The Trail of Tears refers to

• the movement of Seminole Indians from the West to Florida.
• the removal forced removal of Native Americans to reservations.

Starting in the 1840s, this was the route people traveled on

• West Route

• Pioneer Road

• Oregon Trail