U.S. Territorial Expansion and Policies

The video provides an overview of Manifest Destiny and how it shaped the United States. It covers key land acquisitions including the Louisiana Purchase, Florida, Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican Cession. The video also discusses the Gadsden Purchase and the role of key figures like Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and James K. Polk in expanding U.S. territory.

What was the main idea behind the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• The notion that the U.S. should focus on industrialization.

• The belief that the U.S. should form alliances with European nations.

• The idea that the U.S. was destined to expand across the North American continent.

• The belief that the U.S. should remain isolated from other countries.

Who was the U.S. President during the Louisiana Purchase?

• James K. Polk

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

How did the United States acquire Florida?

• Through a treaty with Great Britain

• By purchasing it from France

• By invading and negotiating with Spain

• Through a war with Mexico

What was a significant concern for the U.S. regarding the annexation of Texas?

• The opposition from European countries

• The impact on the balance of power in Congress

• The potential for war with Canada

• The lack of natural resources in Texas

What was the slogan used by James K. Polk during his presidential campaign regarding the Oregon Territory?

• Manifest Destiny

• 54-40 or fight

• Remember the Alamo

• All or nothing

How was the dispute over the Oregon Territory resolved?

• Through a treaty with Mexico

• By splitting the territory with Great Britain

• Through a war with Great Britain

• By purchasing the land from Canada

What event sparked the Mexican-American War?

• The Gadsden Purchase

• The annexation of California

• A dispute over the Texas border

• The Oregon Territory negotiations

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• The U.S. purchased Florida from Spain

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

• The U.S. annexed Texas as a free state

• The U.S. acquired a large portion of Mexico's territory

What was the purpose of the Gadsden Purchase?

• To settle a border dispute with Canada

• To expand the cotton industry

• To acquire land for a transcontinental railroad

• To gain access to the Pacific Ocean

Which president is often associated with the term 'Manifest Destiny' due to his territorial acquisitions?

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk