Quiz on Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion

What was one economic reason for westward expansion?

• To find new allies

• To expand democracy

• To find new land for farmers and resources

• To establish new religions

What political goal was associated with Manifest Destiny?

• To reduce the nation's borders

• To expand the nation’s borders for security

• To eliminate democracy

• To isolate the United States

What was a social reason for westward expansion?

• To find new trade routes

• To provide refuge for persecuted groups

• To establish new governments

• To reduce population pressures in the West

What was the impact of Manifest Destiny on U.S. government policies?

• It led to isolationist policies.

• It transformed into expansionist policies.

• It resulted in the reduction of military forces.

• It encouraged the U.S. to remain neutral in foreign affairs.

What was a consequence of the annexation of Texas?

• It led to a war with Mexico.

• It resulted in peace with Mexico.

• It caused a war with Canada.

• It led to the annexation of California.

Which territory was acquired by the United States in 1845?

• Florida

• Texas

• Oregon Territory

• Louisiana Territory

What was the last major territorial acquisition for the contiguous United States?

• Oregon Territory

• Mexican Cession

• Gadsden Purchase

• Louisiana Purchase

Which territory was acquired by the United States in 1803?

• Northwest Territory

• Louisiana Territory

• Florida

• Texas

What was the main reason for the U.S. declaring war on Mexico in 1846?

• Dispute over the Rio Grande boundary

• Expansion into Oregon

• Purchase of Louisiana

• Acquisition of Florida

Which U.S. President stationed troops at the Nueces River in 1845?

• James Monroe

• James Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson