WorksheetsWestward Expansion Review for CFA #2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
The belief that the United States was destined to stretch all the way across the continent of North America
Manifest Destiny
Bill of Rights
Mexican-American War
Gold Rush
The Mexican-American War ended with the signing of ______________________.
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Taylor
Which statement bests represents the United States’ view on land acquisition (getting land) in
the 1800’s?
America’s attitude toward completing Manifest Destiny was to get all land they wanted through any means needed
America was not willing to get into wars or battles attempting to gain land
America thought that all nations had the right to keep the land they controlled
America was ready to fight to ensure the Native Americans kept a fair share of the western land
How were Native Americans Effected by Westward Expansion?
Native Americans profited greatly from Westward Expansion.
Native Americans assimilated to "white culture." Overall Westward Expansion had a very positive impact on the Native Americans.
Native Americans lost most of their land; and their lifestyles dramatically changed. The buffalo population went down~ had a very negative impact on their lives.
