Manifest Destiny and Civil War Era

The video reviews the period of 1840-1860, focusing on Sectionalism and Manifest Destiny. It explains Manifest Destiny as the belief in American expansion westward, popularized by John O'Sullivan. The video covers the annexation of Texas, the Mexican War, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which expanded U.S. territory. It discusses the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott decision, highlighting their roles in increasing sectional tensions. The video concludes with the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln and the subsequent secession of southern states.

What period does the video focus on for the topics of Sectionalism and Manifest Destiny?

• 1860 to 1880

• 1840 to 1860

• 1880 to 1900

• 1820 to 1840

Who popularized the belief in Manifest Destiny?

• James K. Polk

• Henry Clay

• John C. Calhoun

• John O'Sullivan

Which three areas were crucial for fulfilling Manifest Destiny?

• New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas

• California, Nevada, and Utah

• Texas, Oregon, and California

• Florida, Texas, and Oregon

What was the main reason for the Mexican War according to President Polk?

• Trade disagreements with Mexico

• Annexation of Florida

• Illegal crossing of Mexican troops into American territory

• Dispute over the Oregon territory

What did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo achieve?

• Ended the Civil War

• Ended the Mexican War and gained California and New Mexico for the U.S.

• Established the 49th parallel as the northern border

• Resolved the Oregon boundary dispute

Which act allowed states to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty?

• Missouri Compromise

• Compromise of 1850

• Kansas-Nebraska Act

• Fugitive Slave Act

What was a major consequence of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• Immediate abolition of slavery

• Increased unity between North and South

• Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act

• Increased sectionalism and Bleeding Kansas

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott decision?

• Slaves were granted citizenship

• Slaves were considered private property

• The Missouri Compromise was upheld

• Slavery was abolished in all territories

Who won the presidential election of 1860?

• John Bell

• Abraham Lincoln

• John C. Breckinridge

• Stephen A. Douglas

What was the immediate reaction of southern states to Lincoln's election?

• They demanded a recount

• They proposed a new compromise

• They seceded from the Union

• They accepted the result peacefully