Oregon, The Mormons, and The U.S. Mexican War

The belief of Manifest Destiny during the 19th century was:

• a divine right to expand westward across the North American continent.

• a mission to spread democracy and capitalism worldwide.

• a duty to protect the environment and indigenous cultures.

• a focus on industrialization and technological advancement.

During which presidential campaign did James K. Polk promise to annex Texas and take over the Oregon territory?

• James K. Polk's presidential campaign.

• Andrew Jackson's presidential campaign.

• Martin Van Buren's presidential campaign.

• John Tyler's presidential campaign.

Who was the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints during the establishment of settlements in the 1830s and 1840s?

• Joseph Smith

• Brigham Young

• John Taylor

• Wilford Woodruff

In what year did Texas win its independence from Mexico?

• 1836

• 1821

• 1845

• 1850

What treaty ended the U.S.-Mexican War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

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