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WorksheetsManifest Destiny
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 5hrs 45mins
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Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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.
3.
What states were part of the Mexican Cession?
a)
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
b)
Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
c)
Oregon, Washington, Idaho
d)
California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada
4.
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.
5.
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
6.
Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Jackson
7.
The purchase of Louisiana
a)
was a costly mistake
b)
was opposed by western farmers
c)
doubled the size of the United States
d)
led to war with Great Britain
8.
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
9.
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
10.
Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?
a)
it was needed for the building of a railroad
b)
it was a gift from Mexico
c)
it was part of the treaty with Mexico
d)
gold was discovered in that area
11.
The discovery of gold led to
a)
California statehood
b)
Polk becoming president
c)
a war with Mexico
d)
Texas statehood
12.
In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
a)
1803
b)
1819
c)
1845
13.
During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?
a)
Early 1700s
b)
Early 1800s
c)
Late 1700s
14.
How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?
a)
It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territory
b)
It provided a review process for laws in new territories and states.
c)
It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.
15.
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
16.
Which of these is required of a U.S. territory in order for it to become a U.S. state?
a)
Election of a state governor
b)
A population of 60,000 people
c)
Appointment of the first postmaster
17.
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.
18.
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
19.
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
20.
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
21.
Name the piece of Land.
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Louisiana Purchase
d)
Florida Cession
22.
Name the piece of land.
a)
Mexican Cession
b)
Northwest Territory
c)
Trans-Appalachian West
d)
Oregon Country
23.
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
24.
Which of these would be the best title for the illustration above?
a)
Divine Nature
b)
Survival of the Fittest
c)
Universal Expansion
d)
Manifest Destiny
25.
Why were the Northwest Ordinances so important to the new nation?
a)
It led to the admission of new states to our country.
b)
It made Halloween a National Holiday! (don't pick this one!)
c)
It limited the number of voters in national election.
d)
It was so weak that it was replaced with the Constitution.
26.
The President most associated with Manifest Destiny was ---.
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
James K. Polk
27.
What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the Mexican War of 1846 have in common?
a)
They brought about a war with Spain.
b)
They increased the territory of the United States.
c)
Each resulted in territory annexed by the United States.
d)
Each involved land forcibly taken from Mexico.
28.
To add a territory to a country?
a)
Diplomacy
b)
Annex
c)
Territory
d)
Manifest Destiny
29.
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
30.
What geographic feature designates the eastern border of the Louisiana Territory?
a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
Appalachian Mountains
c)
Mississippi River
d)
Rio Grande River
31.
Which of these contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War?
a)
The attack on U.S. soldiers on the shore of the Rio Grande River
b)
The U.S. invasion of California
c)
The Battle of Buena Vista
d)
The U.S. invasion of New Mexico
32.
What was one reason the United States wanted to acquire Florida?
a)
To provide a short route to Europe
b)
To end raids on Georgia farms
c)
To increase the population
d)
It limited trade opportunities
33.
What country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
a)
France
b)
Mexico
c)
Spain
d)
Great Britain
34.
Why did some northerners oppose the annexation of Texas?
a)
Spain demanded too high of price for Texas
b)
Spain had a claim to Texas
c)
Texas was too large to be a state
d)
Texas allowed slavery
35.
With the purchase of Louisiana, the US now controlled what major waterway?
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Ohio River
c)
Great Lakes
d)
Pacific Ocean
36.
What did the US do to Texas in 1845?
a)
Purchased it!
b)
Annexed it!
c)
Split it!
d)
Ceded it!
37.
What does the word cede mean?
a)
To add
b)
To give up
c)
To plant
d)
To replace
38.
What territory did the US split with Britain at the 49th parallel?
a)
Louisiana Purchase
b)
Oregon
c)
Texas
d)
Florida
39.
Name the piece of land.
a)
Mexican Cession
b)
Northwest Territory
c)
Trans-Appalachian West
d)
Oregon Country
40.
What year did the most miners rush to California?
a)
1848
b)
1849
c)
1852
d)
1853
41.
Utah was mostly settled by what group of people?
a)
Mormons
b)
Christians
c)
Native Americans
d)
Mountain men and fur trappers
42.
What did California and Texas have in common?
a)
Both would enter the Union as slave states.
b)
Both would enter the Union as free states.
c)
Both were former Mexican territories.
d)
Both were jointly occupied by the United States and Great Britain.
43.
Polk had two goals for his presidency
a)
Reduce tariffs and gain Arkansas
b)
Increase tariffs and gain Texas, Oregon & California
c)
Increase tariffs and gain Arkansas
d)
Reduce tariffs and gain Texas, Oregon & California
44.
What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
Andrew Jackson
d)
William Henry Harrison
45.
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
a)
$100,000
b)
$1 million
c)
$15 million
d)
$100 million
46.
Who was the French leader who sold Louisiana to the US?
a)
Richard Lee
b)
Prince Phillip
c)
Napoleon
d)
King Louie
47.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were which of the following?
a)
Politicians
b)
Explorers
c)
Buyers of the Louisiana Purchase
d)
All of the above
48.
__________ 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
49.
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.
50.
What battle during the War of 1812 was fought even though the war was over?
a)
Battle of Trenton
b)
Battle of New Orleans
c)
Battle of Saratoga
d)
Battle of Paoli
51.
Who was the US President during the War of 1812?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
James Madison
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
52.
The treaty that ended the War of 1812 was the
a)
Treaty of Ghent.
b)
Treaty of Paris.
c)
Treaty of New Orleans.
d)
none of the above
53.
In 1814, the British burned buildings in which city?
a)
Boston
b)
Philadelphia
c)
Washington, D.C.
d)
Chicago
54.
People choosing to move west were called...
a)
Pioneers
b)
Native Americans
c)
Slaves
d)
Travelers
55.
Between 1840 and 1860 what route did people choose to travel on?
a)
Idaho Trail
b)
West Route
c)
Pioneer Road
d)
Oregon Trail
56.
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.
57.
What animals often pulled the wagons?
a)
horse, mule, oxen
b)
oxen, mule, dogs
c)
buffalo, oxen, mule
d)
oxen, buffalo, horses
58.
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
59.
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"
60.
What was one outcome of the US-Mexican War?
a)
The United States gained control of the Oregon Country.
b)
Mexico gave up all claims to Texas.
c)
Texas and the new territories had to give up slavery.
d)
Mexicans living in the new territories had to move to Mexico.
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