US History Manifest Destiny

Define Manifest Destiny. (12.1)

• The belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

• The idea that the US should remain isolated from foreign affairs.

• The concept of manifesting one's personal destiny through self-improvement.

• The belief in the divine right of kings to rule.

Trace the history of Texas from the first American settlement, through the Texan War for Independence, to the founding of the Republic of Texas.

• The first American settlement in Texas was established in 1821, the Texan War for Independence occurred in 1835-1836, and the Republic of Texas was founded in 1836.

• The first American settlement in Texas was established in 1803, the Texan War for Independence occurred in 1820-1821, and the Republic of Texas was founded in 1821.

• The first American settlement in Texas was established in 1830, the Texan War for Independence occurred in 1840-1841, and the Republic of Texas was founded in 1841.

• The first American settlement in Texas was established in 1810, the Texan War for Independence occurred in 1825-1826, and the Republic of Texas was founded in 1826.

Which of the following elements are depicted in the painting 'Manifest Destiny'?

• Native Americans

• Pioneers

• Trains

• All of the above

What was the primary reason missionaries began to move to the Pacific Northwest?

• To establish trade routes

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To explore new territories

• To find new agricultural lands

Marcus and Narcissa Whitman operated a mission compound at which location?

• Oregon City

• Walla Walla

• Seattle

• Portland

When did American settlers begin to move into the area that would become Texas?

• 1820s

• 1830s

• 1840s

• 1850s

Which two forts are located along the Oregon Trail as depicted on the map?

• Fort Laramie and Fort Bridger

• Fort Sumter and Fort Knox

• Fort Ticonderoga and Fort McHenry

• Fort Alamo and Fort Worth

How were the Maine border dispute and the Oregon question settled?

• Through the Treaty of Paris

• By the Webster-Ashburton Treaty and the Oregon Treaty

• Via the Treaty of Ghent

• Through the Louisiana Purchase

One of his goals was to acquire ______ from Mexico.

• CA (California)

• TX (Texas)

• AZ (Arizona)

• NM (New Mexico)

What was one of the causes of the War with Mexico (1846-48)?

• Mexican resentment over the annexation of Texas (1844).

• US expansionists desire to control both CA and NM.

• Disdain between the two nations.

• All of the above.