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WorksheetsManifest Destiny review
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
William Henry Harrison
2.
The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
Russia
d)
Spain
3.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million
4.
Why did the Americans want the Louisiana territory?
a)
For control of the Mississippi ports
b)
To spy on the Spanish
c)
To control Haiti
d)
For gold and silver
5.
How did the Louisiana Purchase effect the geography of the United States?
a)
it tripled the size of the U.S.
b)
it had no effect
c)
it doubled the size of the U.S.
6.
Who was the French leader who sold Louisiana to the US?
a)
Richard Lee
b)
Prince Phillip
c)
Napoleon
d)
King Louie
7.
__________ was an important help as guide and an interpreter during the Lewis and Clark expedition
a)
York
b)
Mandan
c)
Sacagawea
d)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
8.
___________________ was the name of the important journey of exploring the Louisiana Purchase
a)
Lewis and Clark Expedition
b)
Tom and Jerry Expedition
c)
West expedition
d)
Pike's exploration
9.
When did the United States of America purchase the territory of Louisiana?
a)
1703
b)
1903
c)
1803
d)
1813
10.
What word means 'something owed to someone else, often money'?
a)
territory
b)
township
c)
debt
d)
right
11.
What told how the land in the Northwest Territory would be measured?
a)
Land Ordinance of 1785
b)
Northwest Ordinance
c)
Constitution
d)
Articles of Confederation
12.
Who was angry because they didn't want to leave their land in the Northwest Territory?
a)
Americans
b)
British
c)
French
d)
Native Americans
13.
What word means 'one of the squares of land that the Northwest Territory was divided into'?
a)
debt
b)
right
c)
ordinance
d)
township
14.
Which of the following states were NOT included in the NW Ordinance?
a)
Ohio
b)
Pennsylvania
c)
Indiana
d)
Illinois
15.
The ordinance divided land north of the Ohio river and east of the _____ river into smaller territories.
a)
Tennessee
b)
Mississippi
c)
Alabama
d)
Ohio
16.
The Northwest Ordinance said that slavery was illegal in the Northwest Territory
a)
True
b)
False
17.
In what year was the NW Ordinance written?
a)
1687
b)
1787
c)
1887
d)
1987
18.
To become a state, a territory had to meet which two requirements?
a)
Have a government and 5000 men.
b)
Have legislative and judicial branch.
c)
Have a governor and 60,000 people.
d)
Have a government and 60,000 free men.
19.
One parcel of land in the Northwest Territory was required to maintain one section for...?
a)
Public Buildings and Education
b)
Public buildings and barracks
c)
Education and barracks
d)
Barracks and a training center
20.
This was a large piece of land that eventually became Ohio and 5 other states.
a)
Fort Laurens
b)
The Northwest Territory
c)
The Northwest Ordinance
d)
Midwest
21.
The King told the colonists they could not settle west when he passed this law.
a)
The Proclamation of 1763
b)
The Stamp Act of 1765
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Bill of Rights
22.
What is Manifest Destiny?
a)
The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America
b)
The belief that their destiny was to manifest
c)
A religious term used to explain how to be saved
23.
As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?
a)
They agreed to give up their land.
b)
They were given their choice of where to live.
c)
They were forced to live in reservations.
d)
They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.
24.
Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in?
a)
Northeastern U.S.
b)
Southeastern U.S.
c)
Northwestern U.S.
d)
Southwestern U.S.
25.
The war with Mexico BEGAN with
a)
California's rebellion
b)
a border dispute in Texas
c)
the Battle of Buena Vista
d)
a US invasion of Mexico City
26.
Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Jackson
27.
What is the name of the piece of land the U.S. gained after the Mexican-American War?
a)
Oregon Country
b)
Given Mexican Land
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
Mexican Cession
28.
How did the U.S. acquire Oregon?
a)
treaty with the British
b)
war with England
c)
purchased from the British
d)
war with Mexico
29.
The discovery of gold led to
a)
California statehood
b)
Polk becoming president
c)
a war with Mexico
d)
Texas statehood
30.
During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?
a)
Early 1700s
b)
Early 1800s
c)
Late 1700s
31.
Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Westward Expansion?
a)
West of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River
b)
West of the Mississippi River
c)
Along the Canadian border with the United States
32.
Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
a)
European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
b)
Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
c)
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
d)
The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.
33.
The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Great Lakes
34.
Belief that the U.S. would control North America?
a)
Manifest Destiny
b)
Manifest Determination
c)
Mandate of Heaven
d)
Imperialism
35.
Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War?
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Gadsden Purchase
c)
Mexican Cession
d)
Oregon Territory
36.
Name the piece of Land.
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
Florida Cession
37.
Name the piece of land.
a)
Mexican Cession
b)
Northwest Territory
c)
Trans-Appalachian West
d)
Oregon Country
38.
What was the name of the treaty where Mexico ceded half of its land to the United States?
a)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
b)
Treaty of San Jacinto
c)
Treaty of Mesa Verde
d)
Treaty of Alama Gordo
39.
The President most associated with Manifest Destiny was ---.
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
James K. Polk
40.
How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?
a)
She made maps of the Louisiana Territory.
b)
She took care of Clark's children.
c)
She helped guide them through the unfamiliar land.
d)
She collected rocks, plants, and animals for them.
41.
People choosing to move west were called...
a)
Pioneers
b)
Native Americans
c)
Slaves
d)
Travelers
42.
Between 1840 and 1860 what route did people choose to travel on?
a)
Idaho Trail
b)
West Route
c)
Pioneer Road
d)
Oregon Trail
43.
What did people use to travel as a way to carry their supplies?
a)
Car
b)
Wagon
c)
Train
d)
Ship
44.
How many miles and months did Oregon trail take?
a)
1,650 miles long took 6 months to travel.
b)
3,000 miles long took 8 months to travel.
c)
2,000 miles long took 6 months to travel.
d)
4,000 miles long took 5 months to travel.
45.
Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?
a)
Free pizza at the end of the trip.
b)
They win a million dollars.
c)
New land, opportunities & life.
d)
The Oregon coast was prettier than the East coast.
46.
In which battle did Texas win it's independence from Mexico?
a)
Battle of the Alamo
b)
Battle of San Jacinto
c)
Battle of Gonzales
d)
Battle of Goliad
47.
The battle cry at San Jacinto was
a)
"Don't Mess With Texas"
b)
"Remember The Alamo"
c)
"Live Free or Die"
d)
"Don't Touch My Hat"
48.
Leader of the Mexican Army during the Texas Revolution.
a)
Sam Houston
b)
Juan Seguin
c)
William B Travis
d)
Santa Anna
49.
What year did the most miners rush to California?
a)
1848
b)
1849
c)
1852
d)
1853
50.
Results of the U.S. Mexican War
-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United States.
-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.
-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present day states.
Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?
-Mexico recognizes Texas as part of the United States.
-The Rio Grande is made the border between Mexico and the United States.
-Mexico cedes territory that is now part of 7 present day states.
Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?
a)
Treaty of Paris
b)
Adams-Onis Treaty
c)
Treaty of Jefferson
d)
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
51.
Who were the Mormons?
a)
1848 when gold was found in California
b)
name given to members of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints
c)
Mexican General
d)
created by Congress in 1848 as an area that included present day Oregon
52.
Mormons moved from New York to the West in the early 1830s in order to
a)
obey the Book of Mormon
b)
prosper in the fur trade
c)
seek out religious freedom
d)
gold
53.
President Jackson refused to annex Texas at first because doing so would have
a)
upset the balance between free and slave states.
b)
admitted to the British that western expansion had ended.
c)
gone against the wishes of Congress.
54.
The US got Florida from
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
Mexico
d)
Spain
55.
Texans fought for independence against what country?
a)
United States
b)
Mexico
c)
France
d)
Great Britain
56.
Utah was mostly settled by what group of people?
a)
Mormons
b)
Christians
c)
Native Americans
d)
Mountain men and fur trappers
57.
California Gold Rush, the Homestead Act (giving people land), and the completion of the Transcontinental all...
a)
encouraged westward settlement.
b)
are examples of government sponsored transportation programs.
c)
recognized Native American Indian land rights.
d)
promoted the conservation of natural resources.
58.
To add a territory to a country?
a)
Diplomacy
b)
Annex
c)
Territory
d)
Manifest Destiny
59.
Which of these describes President Polk?
a)
He did all he could do to avoid war with Mexico
b)
He worked to build friendships with border nations
c)
He wanted the United States to increase it's territory
d)
He bought land that proved to be of little use to the country
60.
Name the battle in which Santa Anna surrendered to Sam Houston Texan Army?
a)
Battle of Gonzales
b)
Grass Fight
c)
Battle of San Jacinto
d)
Battle of Coleto
61.
Why is the Alamo so important?
a)
It inspired the Texans to fight stronger
b)
It discouraged the Texan army
c)
It was an important win for the Texans
d)
Everyone, including the Mexican soldiers,died at the hands of Santa Anna
62.
I was a Tennessee volunteer that helped at the Alamo, who am I?
a)
Davy Crockett
b)
James Fannin
c)
Santa Anna
63.
Why did President Polk want Mexican territory?
a)
He wanted to expand the US
b)
The land had good resources
c)
He needed room to build a mansion for his cats
d)
To get Shrek'd
64.
What is one effect of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?
a)
Expansion to the Pacific Ocean
b)
Provided a boundary of ports
c)
minerals & Natural Resources of,a growing country
d)
All of the Above
65.
What was the cause of the Mexican American War?
a)
Mexico never got over losing Texas in the Texas Revolution
b)
Mexico claimed Nueces River as boundary and U.S. supported claim of the Rio Grande River
c)
U.S. leaders angry its citizens ordered to leave Mexican territory of California U.S. wanted California
d)
all of the above
66.
What present day states were acquired from the Mexico Cession?
a)
CA, NM, AZ, WY, CO, UT, NV
b)
WA, TX, KS, HI, CT, FL, GA
c)
AL, MS, LA, TN, KT, SC, NC
d)
MN, IL, IA, ND, SD, NB, OH
67.
What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush?
a. Coasters
b. Carpet Baggers
c. Surfers
d. Raiders
e. Forty Niners
a. Coasters
b. Carpet Baggers
c. Surfers
d. Raiders
e. Forty Niners
a)
Raiders
b)
Carpet Baggers
c)
Surfers
d)
Forty Niners
68.
Which grouped came from overseas to join the gold rush?
a)
Russians
b)
Chinese
c)
Germans
d)
Gauls
69.
The first railroad to cross the United States was the....
a)
Union Pacific Railroad
b)
Central Pacific Railroad
c)
Missouri Railroad
d)
Transcontinental Railroad
70.
This president was a strong believer in expanding the nation westward
a)
Henry Clay
b)
Andrew Jackson
c)
James K. Polk
71.
What historical event led to California becoming a state?
a)
Civil War
b)
Revolutionary War
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
Gold Rush
72.
This treaty settled the boundary of the U.S. giving Spain many western states on the other side of the Louisiana Purchase.
a)
Pinckney's Treaty
b)
Jay's Treaty
c)
The Treaty of Ghent
d)
Adams-Onis Treaty
73.
This treaty was between Spain and the U.S. It bought Florida for $5 million.
a)
Pinckney's Treaty
b)
Jay's Treaty
c)
The Treaty of Ghent
d)
Adams-Onis Treaty
74.
The Monroe Doctrine
a)
Warned against forming alliances with other countries
b)
Warned European countries not to colonize in the Americas
c)
kept the balance of power in Congress
d)
encouraged Spain and Portugal to reclaim their countries
75.
The Missouri Compromise
a)
abolished slavery below the 36 30 parallel line
b)
Allowed maine to enter as a slave state and Missouri as a free state
c)
allowed for further expansion of slavery
d)
admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state
76.
Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819
a)
doubled the size of the United States
b)
ended the War of 1812
c)
Gave Florida to the United States
d)
made Spain give up Texas and New Mexico
77.
The convention of 1818
a)
allowed the British to maintain their Navy along the Great Lakes
b)
set the border between the United States and Canada at the 49th parallel line
c)
Set the border between U.S. and Mexico at the Rio Grande
d)
Gave Canada the right to fish in the Great Lakes region
78.
What parallel was the northern boundary for the Convention of 1818?
a)
48
b)
57
c)
42
d)
49
79.
Which of the following stopped European colonization in America.
a)
Adams-Onis Treaty
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Watauga Compact
d)
Convention of 1818
80.
Which state joined the Union with Missouri?
a)
Maine
b)
Nebraska
c)
Ohio
d)
Wisconsin
81.
What was the line of latitude that marked the Missouri Compromise?
a)
54 40'
b)
49
c)
36 30'
d)
29'
82.
Who proposed the Missouri Comprimise?
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
John Adams
c)
John Quincy Adams
d)
Henry Clay
83.
What was the only state above the line of the Missouri Compromise that allowed slavery?
a)
Missouri
b)
Nebraska
c)
Ohio
d)
Kansas
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