James K. Polk and Manifest Destiny

The video tutorial discusses the election of 1844, focusing on James K. Polk's victory and his commitment to manifest destiny. It explores Polk's role in the annexation of Texas, the acquisition of Oregon, and the Mexican-American War, highlighting his influence on U.S. territorial expansion. The tutorial also provides practice questions for eighth-grade social studies students.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• The life of Henry Clay

• The Industrial Revolution

• The election of 1844 and James K. Polk

• The American Civil War

Which policy was James K. Polk committed to that helped him win the election?

• Free Trade

• Isolationism

• Manifest Destiny

• Opposition to slavery

What was a significant factor in Polk's election as President?

• His opposition to the annexation of Texas

• His support for the acquisition of the Oregon Territory

• His previous success as Governor of Tennessee

• His stance against the Mexican-American War

What was one of Polk's major achievements during his presidency?

• Annexing Texas

• Establishing the Federal Reserve

• Building the Panama Canal

• Ending the Civil War

Which territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the Mexican-American War?

• Maine and Vermont

• California and New Mexico

• Florida and Louisiana

• Alaska and Hawaii

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

• A treaty with Great Britain

• An agreement with Native American tribes

• A land purchase from Mexico

• A trade deal with Canada

How did Polk provoke the Mexican-American War?

• By declaring war on Canada

• By sending troops to the Rio Grande

• By annexing California

• By signing a treaty with Spain

What was the outcome of the Mexican Cession?

• The U.S. acquired land including California and Nevada

• Mexico gained new territories

• The U.S. lost control of the Oregon Territory

• Texas became an independent republic

Which president is known for expanding the U.S. from coast to coast?

• Abraham Lincoln

• James K. Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was the main idea behind Manifest Destiny?

• The U.S. should remain isolated

• The U.S. should form alliances with European countries

• The U.S. should focus on industrialization

• The U.S. was destined to expand across the continent