Westward Expansion and Civil War Causes Test

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The concept of "Manifest Destiny" was used to justify:

• The expansion of slavery into new territories
• The belief that the United States had a God-given right to expand westward
• The establishment of a communist government
• The abolition of all forms of government

Which of the following was a major factor that contributed to westward expansion in the United States?

• The desire for new economic opportunities
• The fear of British invasion
• The need to establish a monarchy
• The goal to increase isolationism

The Mexican-American War was primarily fought over:

• The annexation of Texas
• The desire to control California and other Mexican territories
• The dispute over the Oregon Territory
• The protection of American trade routes

The Missouri Compromise of 1820 attempted to address the issue of slavery by:

• Banning slavery in all new territories acquired from Mexico
• Allowing only free states north of the 36°30' parallel
• Asking settlers to vote to vote on the issue of slavery
• Requiring all states to be slave states

The California Gold Rush of 1849 led to:

• A significant increase in population and economic growth in California
• The establishment of slavery in California
• The secession of California from the United States
• The decline of the mining industry in California

How did the California Gold Rush impact westward expansion?

• It attracted large numbers of settlers to California
• It led to the discovery of oil in Texas
• It increased the wealth of Native American tribes who owned the land
• It resulted in the annexation of Maine too, to keeps slave and free States balanced

Which of the following was NOT a factor in escalating the tensions between Anglo-Americans who were settling in Texas and the Mexican government?

• The Mexican government's enforcement of Catholicism as the official religion
• The Mexican government's ban on slavery
• The Anglo-Americans' demand for English to become the official language
• The Anglo-Americans' refusal to become Mexican citizens

What was the primary reason Texas was not admitted as a U.S. state as soon as it won its independence from Mexico?

• Concerns over conflicts with Native American tribes
• Opposition from Southern states regarding its status as a free state
• Concerns over upsetting the balance between slave and free states
• Lack of infrastructure to support statehood

What was the primary motivation for U.S. westward expansion in the early 1800s?

• The search for gold
• The belief in Manifest Destiny
• Escaping overcrowded cities in the east
• The desire to build railroads across the continent