Unit 6 Manifest Destiny

Which statement explains one of the motivations behind Manifest Destiny?

James Polk ran for president on the ideas of ________, which can be seen in his campaign slogan of 54°40′ or fight.

Which of the following occurred as a result of these events? Timeline: 1845—Texas is annexed by the United States; 1845—Mexican and U.S. troops gather near the Texas–Mexico border; 1846—The United States declares war on Mexico; 1847—Mexico accepts a temporary peace settlement; 1848—The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed.

Which numbered state did the United States acquire from Spain in 1819? The map shows the contiguous United States with numbers 1–4 marking specific states.

Which numbered area did the United States acquire in 1846 after negotiations with Great Britain? Each option shows a U.S. map with a single numbered area marked.

Which of the following best completes this diagram? Texas: • Annexed by the United States in 1845 • Settlers attracted by free land; California: • Ceded to the United States in 1848 • Settlers attracted by gold.

The numbered river on this map played a major role in —

Which characteristics MAINLY describe the era of Westward Expansion? Select all that apply from the list: Construction of the railroad connected different regions. Settlers migrated to seek religious freedom. Principles of self-governance were established. Settlers sought individual wealth through minerals or ranching.

California Census Data table shows the population of California as 92,597 in 1850 and 379,994 in 1860. Which factor contributed most to the population change shown in this table?

This map shows territorial acquisitions of the United States in the 1800s during Westward Expansion. Which numbered location on the map was acquired in order to complete the Southern portion of the transcontinental railroad? Select the correct location.