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Manifest Destiny/MX/US War

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
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.
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 
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.
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.
6.
Belief that the U.S. would control North America?
a)
Manifest Destiny
b)
Manifest Determination
c)
Mandate of Heaven
d)
Imperialism
7.
The President most associated with Manifest Destiny was ---.
a)
Andrew Jackson
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
Abraham Lincoln
d)
James K. Polk
8.

Which Republic of Texas president is known as the Architect of Annexation?

a)

David Burnet

b)

Sam Houston

c)

Mirabeau Lamar

d)

Anson Jones

9.
When the Republic of Texas gave up its independence, it joined the United States as a --
a)
free trade zone
b)
sovereign nation
c)
territory
d)
state
10.
What year was Texas annexed to the United States?
a)
1819
b)
1836
c)
1845
d)
1861
11.
What was Texas Annexation?
a)
Texas becoming the 28th state of the United States
b)
Texas becoming a independent country
c)
Texas joining the Confederacy
d)
Texas joining Mexico
12.
Annexation of Texas was controversial in the United States because ____________________________________.
a)
it would increase the number of states that did not allow slavery
b)
it could lead to war with Spain
c)
it would increase the number of states that allowed slavery
d)
it would interfere with Manifest Destiny
13.
Which country refused to recognize Texas' independence?
a)
Mexico
b)
US
14.
Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war?
a)
All of these answers are correct
b)
The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary
c)
America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny
d)
The U.S. recently annexed Texas
15.
The lands gained by the United States as a result of the Mexican War are known as the 
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Mexican Cession
c)
Gadsen Purchase
16.

Who was ordered to lead an army into the disputed territory (between the Nueces River and Rio Grande River)?

a)

Zachary Taylor

b)

Winfield Scott

c)

Ulysses S. Grant

d)

Robert E. Lee

17.

Where did Stephen Kearny lead the U.S. during the Mexican American War?

a)

Oklahoma

&

Texas

b)

California

&

New Mexico

c)

Rio Grande

&

Nueces River

d)

Florida

18.

Who travelled by boat to Veracruz (MX) to march to Mexico City and take the capital?

a)

James Polk

b)

Sam Houston

c)

New Orleans

d)

Winfield Scott

19.

What could be a reason for wanting to move out west?

a)

The Law of Manifest Destiny

b)

The U.S. had more influence than Spain

c)

New opportunities of land or wealth

d)

Because of the California beaches

20.

Why did James K. Polk want to go to war with Mexico?

a)

To claim Texas for the U.S.

b)

To claim California and New Mexico for the U.S.

c)

To defend America from an attack from Mexico

d)

To stop Native American attacks on the border of the two countries

21.

What event triggered the start of the Mexican-American War?

a)

When Mexican troops fired on American troops at the disputed Texas border

b)

When American troops allied with Mexico

c)

When James K. Polk officially declared war on Mexico

d)

When Mexico invaded the U.S. to claim Texas

22.

What was the name of the land acquirement that the United States purchased for $10 million to help build railroads?

a)

Texas Annexation

b)

Gadsden Purchase

c)

Mexican Cession

d)

Transcontinental Railroad Treaty

23.

What event caused President Polk to ask Congress to declare war on Mexico?

a)

Abraham Lincolns disproval of attacking Mexico

b)

The Clash at the Rio Grande

c)

The law of Manifest Destiny

d)

The Nightmare on the Nueces

24.

What treaty ended the Mexican American War?

a)

Treaty of Mexico City

b)

Treaty of Paris 1848

c)

Treaty of California

d)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

25.

Which of the following were NOT included in the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

a)

Mexico recognizes that the Rio Grande is the border.

b)

The United States receives Cali. and New Mexico Territories.

c)

Mexico will no longer interfere with Manifest Destiny

d)

The United States will pay Mexico $15 million for Mexican Cession.

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