USH Module 2 Section #1 Bellwork

What was the Era of Good Feelings primarily characterized by?

• Intense political rivalry between two major parties

• National unity and political harmony under one political party

• Major economic and social reforms across the nation

• Increased tensions between the North and South over slavery

Match the expansion event to its significance:

• Oregon Territory

• Controversial addition of a slave state

• Louisiana Purchase

• Settled through a treaty with Britain

• Annexation of Texas

• Belief in U.S. expansion across the continent

• Manifest Destiny

• Doubled the size of the United States

Arrange the following territorial expansions in chronological order:

• Louisiana Purchase

• Annexation of Texas

• Oregon Territory acquisition

• Mexican-American War

What was the main idea of Manifest Destiny?

• To settle westward because of a divine right to the land

• To expand American influence only in Latin America

• To create new trade alliances with European nations

• To strengthen political ties between the North and South

The Louisiana Purchase was controversial because some believed it was unconstitutional since the president did not have the power to ​ (a)   .

• purchase land
• declare war
• annex states
• collect taxes

How did the Annexation of Texas lead to increased tensions in the United States?

• It angered Britain, leading to trade disputes.

• It limited U.S. expansion into the Oregon Territory.

• It disrupted the balance between free and slave states.

• It resulted in conflicts with Native American tribes.

Match the territorial acquisition to its resolution:

• Oregon Territory

• Settled with Britain through diplomacy

• Texas

• Purchased from France for $15 million

• Louisiana Purchase

• Annexed by the United States, leading to controversy

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

What was the primary cause of the Mexican-American War?

• Disputes over the Oregon Territory

• Mexico’s refusal to sell California

• Manifest Destiny’s impact on Native Americans

• Border disputes following Texas annexation

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Doubling the size of the United States

• Controversy over the Constitution's interpretation

• Immediate settlement of the new territory

• Increased tensions with Native American tribes