WorksheetsManifest Destiny and the Growing Nation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which area of land was added in 1803?
A
C
E
D
What state was given to the U.S. as part of the treaty with Spain in 1819?
Texas
California
Florida
Oregon
Which of the following was NOT a reason to support Manifest Destiny?
Hatred of Foreign Nations
Economic Opportunity
To open new markets of trade
to spread the U.S. style of government (Democracy)
Letter 'E" marks which of the following:
United States in 1783
Mexican Cession
Texas
The Louisiana Purchase
What did President Monroe order Andrew Jackson to do in 1818?
"Build a wall!"
"Invade Florida!"
"Chase raiding Seminole Indians back into Florida!"
"Land at Tilted!"
What did Andrew Jackson do in 1818?
Chased raiding Seminole Indians back into Florida.
Invaded Florida, captured military forts, executed two British subjects for stirring up Indian attacks, and replaced the Spanish governor.
Ran for President.
Wrote the Constitution.
What did James Polk mean when he declared "Fifty-four forty or fight!" in his 1844 presidential campaign?
Polk promised he wanted Oregon bad enough to risk starting a war with Great Britain to obtain it.
Polk promised every citizen a fifty-four dollar and forty cent tax rebate if he was elected.
Polk promised he would not rest until the United States had annexed all of Oregon Country.
Polk promised to add alliteration to the constitution so it would be catchier and more easily remembered.
Why did President Polk think the Mexican government might want to sell California and New Mexico?
They were newly obtained territories of Mexico that were thinly settled and long neglected by the Mexican government so Polk hoped they'd be for sale.
He thought it was everyone's Manifest Dream to sell territories to the US.
Polk was a strong believer in Manifest Destiny so he thought the Mexican government would agree that it was God's will for the US to have the territories and be eager to sell.
Mexico was struggling financially after the Revolutionary War and owed the British government lots of money so Polk thought they would want to sell for a profit.
Which of these was NOT a complaint of the Tejanos (Texans of Mexican decent) in Texas in 1830?
They were unhappy because many American settlers had come to Texas without Mexico's permission.
They were unhappy because most of these new immigrants showed little respect for Mexican culture.
They were unhappy because most of these new immigrants had no intention of becoming citizens.
They were unhappy because many were slaveholders who were upset when Mexico outlawed slavery in 1829.
Which of these was NOT a complaint of the American Settlers in Texas in 1830?
They complained because many were slaveholders who were upset when Mexico outlawed slavery in 1829.
They complained because they were used to governing themselves, and they resented taking orders from Mexican officials
They were unhappy because most of the Tejanos (Texans of Mexican decent) showed little respect for American culture and had no intention of becoming citizens.
They were unhappy that all official documents had to be in Spanish, a language most of them were unwilling to learn
What was one reason Napoleon was willing to make a deal to sell the Louisiana Territory?
France and Great Britain were on the brink of war. Napoleon knew that he might lose Louisiana to the British, so rather than lose Louisiana, it made sense to sell it to the United States.
Napoleon had plans to raise food in Louisiana for the slaves who worked on France's sugar plantations in the Caribbean, however, he realized this was not good farm land so he was willing to sell.
The Louisiana Territory was too far from France for Napoleon to be able to maintain it.
Because it was named after his two evil aunts, Louisy and Anna, which triggered Napoleon every time he heard the name "Louisiana", so he was eager to sell.
Letter 'B" marks which of the following:
Florida
Mexican Cession
Texas
The Louisiana Purchase
What happened in Wyoming Territory in 1869 for the first time in our Nation's History?
A treaty was signed with Native American tribes.
The first large deposit of silver was discovered.
Women were given the right to vote.
Gold was found at Sutter's Fort
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To find gold.
To claim territory in the name of the US.
To explore the Louisiana Territory.
To make peace with Native American tribes.
What motivated many Americans to support the Mexican-American War?
Manifest destiny motivated many Americans to support war between Mexico and the United States.
Earning a new emote motivated many Americans to support war between Mexico and the United States.
Integrating Mexican culture into US culture motivated many Americans to support war between Mexico and the United States.
Greater access to tropical vacation locations motivated many Americans to support war between Mexico and the United States.
What was the Lone Star Republic?
A narrow strip of land below Arizona purchased from Mexico when the US was seeking a good route for the railroad.
The name of the Louisiana Territory before it was purchased.
The store selling western gear next to Banana Republic.
The independent nation that lasted for 10 years formed when Texas won freedom from Mexico.
