Manifest Destiny Test

These were tough, independent Americans who blazed fur trapping trails through the Rocky Mountains which later became pioneer trails

• Patriot Men

• Red Coat Men

• Mountain Men

• Militia Men

A successful fur trapper, he discovered the South Pass through the Rocky Mountains & was the first American in Oregon and California.

• Joseph Smith

• Jedediah Smith

• John Smith

• Jeremiah Smith

Which of the following were reasons settlers moved west? Choose ALL that apply:

• farming and ranching opportunities

• to begin a new country

• to escape the law & begin a new life

• for religious reasons

The Mormons are an example of a group that went west for which reason?

• to escape the law

• to mine gold

• to trade

• to practice their religion freely and escape persecution

Which statement best explains the source of tensions in Texas between Americans and the Mexican government?

• Americans moved across the Rio Grande River into Mexico

• many complained about not having a voice in the Mexican government

• Americans were unwilling to adapt to or understand Mexican laws & culture or language

• Americans did not want to grow the crops Mexico requested

The significance of the Mexican victory at the Battle of the Alamo was...

• to crush the Texas rebellion once and for all

• it inspired Texans to continue the fight for independence and use the battle cry "Remember the Alamo!"

• it forced the Texans to accept the Nueces River as the southern border of Texas

• it allowed Mexico to take over land previously controlled by the United States

The Lone Star Republic was

• the name of Texas when it was an independent country after its revolution

• the area along the Old Spanish Trail that had joint occupation between the United States and Mexico

• the name of California after it revolted from Mexico

What issues remained between the United States and Mexico after the Texas Revolution which ended up causing a war?

• America refused to trade with Mexico

• America wanted to spread slavery into Mexico

• Mexico did not recognize the U.S. as a nation

• disagreement over the border of Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande

Which of the following were part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo that ended the Mexican War? Choose all that apply.

• recognized Texas as part of the U.S.

• gave all of Oregon Territory to the U.S.

• established the Rio Grande River as the border between the U.S. and Mexico

• Mexico gave up a vast region called the Mexican Cession to the U.S,

The Bear Flag Revolt of 1846 was

• Americans attempt to gain Oregon from the British

• the fight for independence for Americans in Arizona from Mexico

• the Mexican fight for independence from Spain

• the fight for independence in California from Mexico