Manifest Destiny and U.S. Expansion Coach Z

Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that the U.S. was destined to be the best country in the world

• The idea that God gave permission to the U.S. to fight anyone they wished

• The belief that the U.S. was the most powerful country in the world, and everyone has had a duty to respect that

• The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

What does the word annex mean?

• To add through expansion

• To take territory away from a country

• To add through war and violence

• To add land through westward expansion

Why were Mormons seeking a place to live in the West?

• They wanted adventure and excitement

• They were being persecuted for their beliefs

• They were seeking gold in California, Utah, and Oregon

• They were being kicked out of their homelands

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• Italy

What was the California Gold Rush?

• A mining technique used in the 18th century
• A famous battle fought in California
• A festival celebrating California's history
• The California Gold Rush was a period of rapid migration to California in the mid-19th century, triggered by the discovery of gold.

What was the Gadsen Purchase?

• The Gadsden Purchase was an 1853 agreement where the U.S. acquired land from Mexico for $10 million.
• A land deal in 1850 that involved Canada and the U.S.
• An 1865 agreement to purchase Alaska from Russia.
• A treaty signed in 1848 to end the Mexican-American War.

What date did Texas gain its Independence?

• January 1, 1845
• February 14, 1836
• April 21, 1836
• March 2, 1836

What is the definition of a slave state?

• A slave state is a state that promotes freedom for all.
• A slave state is a state that abolished slavery.
• A slave state is a state that allowed slavery.
• A slave state is a state that has no laws regarding slavery.

What was the Texas Revolution?

• A conflict between Texas colonists and the Mexican government that led to Texas' independence.
• A trade agreement that benefited both Texas and Mexico.
• A war between Texas and Native American tribes.
• A peaceful negotiation between Texas and Mexico.

Explain the US-Mexican War.

• The US-Mexican War was a conflict from 1846 to 1848 between the U.S. and Mexico, resulting in significant territorial gains for the U.S.
• The US-Mexican War resulted in Mexico gaining territory from the U.S.
• The US-Mexican War was primarily about trade agreements between the two countries.
• The US-Mexican War was fought in 1861 and ended in 1865.