Oregon Territory Expansion and Politics

The video discusses the concept of Manifest Destiny, a belief in the 19th century that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America. John O'Sullivan coined the term, and President James K. Polk supported it, focusing on the Oregon Territory. The U.S. and Britain disputed the boundary, with Polk's campaign slogan '54-40 or Fight' emphasizing expansion. However, a peaceful agreement in 1846 set the boundary at the 49th parallel, leading to the formation of states like Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.

What term did John O'Sullivan coin to describe the belief in U.S. expansion?

• Destined Growth

• Continental Expansion

• American Dream

• Manifest Destiny

Which U.S. President based his campaign on the principle of American expansion?

• John Quincy Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main focus of Polk's campaign regarding territorial expansion?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Oregon Territory

• Annexation of Texas

• California Gold Rush

What was the slogan used by expansionists to claim the Oregon Territory?

• Manifest or Retreat

• Oregon or Nothing

• 54-40 or Fight

• 49th Parallel or Bust

How was the dispute over the Oregon Territory resolved?

• Through a public referendum

• Through a military conflict

• Via a Supreme Court decision

• By a peaceful negotiation

At which parallel was the Oregon Territory boundary finally set?

• 50th Parallel

• 42nd Parallel

• 49th Parallel

• 54th Parallel

Which states were formed from the Oregon Territory?

• California, Nevada, Utah

• Washington, Idaho, Oregon

• Montana, Wyoming, Colorado

• Arizona, New Mexico, Texas