TCI Lesson 18

What does the term "acquisition" mean in the context of history?

• The act of losing territory

• The act of gaining or obtaining something

• The act of selling goods

• The act of making peace

Which of the following best describes "annex"?

• To divide a territory

• To add or incorporate a territory into another

• To negotiate a treaty

• To explore a new land

What was the main idea behind "manifest destiny" in the 19th century United States?

• The belief that the U.S. should remain isolated

• The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent

• The belief that the U.S. should focus on industrialization

• The belief that the U.S. should form alliances with Europe

How does a "boundary" function in terms of geography?

• It serves as a natural resource

• It marks the limits of an area or territory

• It is a type of government

• It is a form of currency

What is the purpose of "reservations" in the context of Native American history?

• To provide a place for tourists

• To set aside land for Native American tribes

• To create national parks

• To establish military bases

What does it mean to "cede" territory?

• To explore new lands

• To give up or surrender territory

• To defend a territory

• To discover new resources

Which of the following is an example of an "expedition"?

• A group of people traveling to explore unknown regions

• A meeting to discuss trade agreements

• A festival celebrating local culture

• A school field trip to a museum

What is a "territory" in terms of political geography?

• A type of government

• An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

• A natural resource

• A cultural festival

Explain how the concept of "manifest destiny" influenced the westward expansion of the United States.

• It encouraged the U.S. to focus on industrial growth

• It justified the expansion of the U.S. territory across North America

• It led to the U.S. forming alliances with European countries

• It resulted in the U.S. reducing its military forces

Describe the process of how a country might "annex" a neighboring territory.

• By signing a peace treaty

• By incorporating the territory into its own through legal or military means

• By selling the territory to another country

• By isolating the territory from the rest of the world