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Manifest Destiny 8.49-8.59 Quiz

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
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
3.
Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Jackson
4.
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
5.
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
6.
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.
7.
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
8.
Name the piece of Land.
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Mexican Cession 
c)
Louisiana Purchase 
d)
Florida Cession
9.
Name the piece of land.
a)
Mexican Cession
b)
Northwest Territory 
c)
Trans-Appalachian West 
d)
Oregon Country 
10.
Why did people move to the cities during the Industrial revolution?
a)
Jobs in factories
b)
Jobs on the farm
c)
Family
d)
Friends
11.
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
12.
What was the name of the time period where people from all over flocked to California in search for gold?
a)
The Gold Rush
b)
The Gold Movement
c)
Goldilocks
d)
Gold Gathering
13.

The war ended with 2 sides signing a treaty which took away half of Mexico's land. What was the name of the treaty?

a)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Nantes

d)

Olive Branch Petition

14.
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
15.
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
16.
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
17.
49ers
a)
Group of settlers who moved to California in search of land. 
b)
Group of settlers who moved to California in search of religious freedom
c)
Group of settlers who moved to California in search of white beaches
d)
Group of settlers who moved to California in search of gold
18.

Close reading the map, with the Missouri Compromise, what state was allowed to enter as a slave state?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kentucky

d)

Ohio

19.

Close reading the map, with the Missouri Compromise, what state was allowed to enter as a free state?

a)

Missouri

b)

Maine

c)

Kentucky

d)

Alabama

20.
At the time of the Missouri Compromise, there were 11 free states and 11 slave states. Where would the balance between free and slave states become unbalanced if Missouri was accepted as a slave state?
a)
In the House of Representatives
b)
In the Senate
c)
In the Executive Branch
d)
In the Judicial Branch
21.

Close reading the map, where was the Missouri Compromise line?

a)

36-30 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase

b)

46-40 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase

c)

56-50 degrees north in the Louisiana Purchase

22.
Who came up with the idea of the Missouri Compromise?  
a)
James Monroe
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Henry Clay
23.

The Compromise of 1850 admitted _________ as a free state.

a)

Arizona

b)

California

c)

New Mexico

d)

Utah

24.

The Compromise of 1850 outlawed slave auctions in...

a)

Washington, DC

b)

Richmond

c)

New Orleans

d)

Charleston

25.

30 years after the Missouri Compromise, the question about the growth of slavery into new territories re-emerged after the...

a)

Revolutionary War.

b)

War of 1812.

c)

Mexican-American War.

d)

Civil War.

26.

What did the Compromise of 1850 say about slavery in other territories (besides California) that were acquired by the U.S. in the Mexican Cession?

a)

Popular sovereignty would determine whether or not the territories would allow slavery.

b)

They would automatically become slave states.

c)

Slavery was banned.

d)

All of the above.

27.

The Compromise of 1850 included a new and tougher...

a)

Freedom Act.

b)

Emancipation Act.

c)

Slaveowners Act.

d)

Fugitive Slave Act.

28.

The idea that political power belongs to the people is called_____________________, and allows the people to make decisions about who will represent them in government and what laws will be established.

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Federalism

d)

Separation of Powers

29.

According to the Compromise of 1850, which two territories were allowed to decide for themselves on the issue of allowing or banning slavery by popular sovereignty?

a)

Utah and New Mexico

b)

California and Oregon

c)

North Carolina and South Carolina

d)

Michigan and Ohio

30.
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
31.
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"
32.
Why is the Battle of the Alamo significant?
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
33.
Who beat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?
a)
James Fannin
b)
William B. Travis
c)
Sam Houston
d)
Santa Anna didn't lose
34.
Who was appointed head of the Texas military?
a)
Stephen F. Austin
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Davy Crockett
d)
William B. Travis
35.
What event caused Stephen F Austin to support the idea of revolution?
a)
Mier Y Teran Report
b)
Arrest in Mexico city
c)
The Law of April 6, 1830
d)
All of the above
36.
Who was the former congressman who fought at the Alamo?
a)
Davy Crockett
b)
Sam Houston
c)
Juan Seguin
d)
Stephen F Austin
37.
The document that ended the Texas Revolution and granted independence to Texas:
a)
Treaty of Velasco
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Battle of Gonzales
38.

Why did Pioneers choose to travel to Oregon?

a)

To get away from their neighbors

b)

People were paid to go

c)

Land was available in Oregon

d)

It sounded like fun

39.

How many miles and months did Oregon trail take?

a)

1,250 miles long took 16 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.

40.
What were the difficulties of the Oregon Trail?
a)
Length of the journey
b)
Disease
c)
Weather
d)
All of the above
41.
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.
42.
Where did the Oregon Trail begin?
a)
Indendence, Michigan
b)
Independence, Missouri
c)
Independence, Montana
d)
Independence, Massachusetts
43.
Why were Mormons going on the Mormon Trail?
a)
They were being persecuted 
b)
People wanted their lands 
c)
Natives didn't want them on their land 
d)
All of the above
44.
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
45.
Who led the Mormons from Navoo to Salt Lake City?
a)
Joseph Smith
b)
Brigham Young
c)
God
46.

The Santa Fe Trail was an important trail between ___________ and _____________.

a)

Wichita and Mexico

b)

the United States and Mexico

c)

the United States and Santa Fe

d)

Santa Fe and Mexico

47.

Who were the main travelers on the Santa Fe Trail?

a)

Families

b)

Farmers

c)

Traders

48.

Why did the Santa Fe Trail come to an end?

a)

Railroads replaced it.

b)

Mexico no longer wanted to trade with the United States.

c)

The trail was impassable.

d)

The trail became too dangerous to travel.

49.

How are the Santa Fe and Oregon-California Trail similar?

a)

They both went west.

b)

The wagons both carried goods to be sold.

c)

They both were replaced by the railroad.

d)

They were both 2000 miles long.

50.
What war allowed the U.S to acquire new western land including present day New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah?
a)
War of 1850
b)
WW2
c)
Mexican American War
d)
Cold War
51.
What standards did Americans have to achieve to receive free land from Mexico?
a)
Become a Mexican citizen, convert to Roman Catholicism
b)
Move to Mexico and and convert to Christianity 
c)
Join Mexican war efforts 
d)
Move to Mexico
52.
What deal allowed the U.S to aquire 30,000 square miles including Arizona and New Mexico?
a)
Gadsden Purchase
b)
Western Territories compromise 
c)
Louisiana purchase
d)
Texas expansion of 1850
53.
What was one of James K. Polk's four goals as president?
a)
to spend as much money as possible
b)
to cause a war with Mexico
c)
to acquire California
d)
to find the city of gold
54.
What does the 54-40 stand for in 54-40 or Fight?
a)
The number of bagels he had for breakfast for two days
b)
The amount of money in the US treasury
c)
The latitude and longitude of the northern parallel
d)
His lucky number because the lucky 7's were taken
55.
What kind of Legacy did James K. Polk leave?
a)
He forgot his hot dog in the microwave
b)
He was crucified for our sins 
c)
He set an example for future presidents to set goals and accomplish them in office
d)
He set an precedent for future presidents to only serve one term if they say they will
56.

Which grouped came from overseas to join the gold rush?

a)

Russians

b)

Chinese

c)

Germans

d)

Gauls

57.

What was the most permanent effect of the Gold Rush?

a)

Everyone developed tumors from the water

b)

California went to war with Texas

c)

Everyone left California for Mexico

d)

Immigration in California caused diversity

58.

Where was gold first discovered in California?

a)

Comstock Lode

b)

Sutter's Mill

c)

San Francisco

d)

Lowell Mills

59.

What were towns called that grew rapidly when gold was discovered nearby?

a)

Rush towns

b)

Cities of gold

c)

Boomtowns

d)

Ghost towns

60.
19th century Chinese immigrants are known for what?
a)
Work in building the Transcontinental Railroad
b)
Work in New York factories
c)
Contributions to the steel industry
d)
Contributions to John D. Rockefeller
61.
What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush? 
a)
Surfers
b)
Coasters
c)
Forty Niners
d)
Raiders
62.

The Missouri Compromise, the compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act were all efforts to

a)

end fighting between midwestern farmers and native American Indians

b)

encourage manufacturing in the west

c)

increase the number of people who voted in presidential elections

d)

settle disputes over the spread of slavery to the western territories

63.
This was a mini-Civil War fought in the Kansas territory between pro-slavery settlers and anti-slavery settlers 
a)
Missouri Compromise 
b)
Summer if 1856
c)
Bleeding Kansas
d)
Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas
64.
This law (act) opened the Kansas and Nebraska territory to being possible slave states 
a)
Fugitive Slave Act 
b)
Bleeding Kansas
c)
Missouri Compromise 
d)
Kansas-Nebraska Act 
65.

Dred Scott is famous for

a)

being the "Father of the Underground"

b)

the first African American to run for President

c)

being Abraham Lincoln's best friend

d)

a lawsuit in the Supreme Court to earn his freedom

66.

As a result of John Brown's Raid in 1859 he:

a)

Was voted Mayor

b)

Became Vice President with Lincoln in 1860

c)

Was jailed, tried for treason, and executed

d)

Became the main character of Uncle Tom's Cabin

67.

Dred Scott Was...

a)

A Slave

b)

A Slave Owner

c)

A Minister

d)

An Army Soldier

68.
Dred Scott was famous for ___________. 
a)
being sued by someone else
b)
suing for his freedom
c)
being in the military
d)
being a famous doctor
69.

John Emerson's Wife Refused To...

a)

Let The Scotts Buy Their Freedom

b)

Live With The Scotts

c)

Escort the Scotts to Court

d)

Give the Scotts Medicine for Their Sick Child

70.

What Claim Did Dred Scott Sue With?

a)

Slavery Is Illegal

b)

Since He Had Once Lived In An Anti-Slavery Area He Would Always Be Free

c)

No One Should be a Slave or Own Slaves.

d)

People with Slaves Should be Prosecuted

71.

Which Of The Following Was In The Final Ruling?

a)

Slavery Could Never Legally End

b)

Slaves Were Property And Not Citizens And Could Not Sue In Court

c)

Slavery Helped The Economy

d)

Slaves Were Essential To A Healthy Life

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