Exploring American Manifest Destiny and Its Impact on US History

The video explores America's westward expansion from the late 18th to mid-19th century, highlighting key events like the Louisiana Purchase, Texas annexation, and the Mexican-American War. It discusses the impact on Native Americans and includes interactive elements to test knowledge.

What was the main reason the Donner Party got stuck in the Sierra Nevada mountains?

• They got lost on the Oregon Trail.

• They ran out of food and supplies.

• They were caught in bad weather.

• They were attacked by Native Americans.

Which treaty marked the beginning of improved relationships between Great Britain and the United States?

• The Jay Treaty

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Rush-Bagot Treaty

• The Treaty of Paris

From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• England

What was the main reason Mexico decided to open Texas to American settlers?

• To promote the spread of Catholicism

• To increase trade with the United States

• To establish a buffer zone against Native American attacks

• To gain more population in the territory

What was the battle cry of the Texan army during the Texan Revolution?

• Remember Goliad

• Victory or Death

• Remember the Alamo

• For Texas and Freedom

Which territory was acquired by the United States after the Mexican-American War?

• The Florida Session

• The Mexican Session

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Oregon Country

What was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?

• To acquire land for a southern railroad route

• To purchase New Orleans

• To settle a boundary dispute with Canada

• To gain access to the Pacific Ocean

Which area was initially shared between the United States and Britain before being divided?

• The Mexican Session

• The Florida Session

• The Oregon Country

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was the main reason Native American tribes were forcibly relocated to Oklahoma?

• To provide them with better land

• To protect them from other tribes

• To comply with federal treaties

• To make room for American settlers

According to the 2020 Supreme Court case McGirt v. Oklahoma, where must crimes committed on Native American land be tried?

• In state court

• In federal court

• In tribal court

• In international court