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- 1. Multiple Choice
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
- 2. Multiple Choice
The war ended with 2 sides signing a treaty which took away half of Mexico's land. What was the name of the treaty?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Nantes
Olive Branch Petition
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of the country was the Mexican Cession in?Northeastern U.S.Southeastern U.S.Northwestern U.S.Southwestern U.S.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe war with Mexico BEGAN withCalifornia's rebelliona border dispute in Texasthe Battle of Buena Vistaa US invasion of Mexico City
- 5. Multiple Choice
The purchase of Louisiana
was a costly mistake
was opposed by western farmers
doubled the size of the United States and gave control of the Mississippi River
led to war with Great Britain
- 6. Multiple Choice
How did the U.S. acquire Oregon?
treaty with the British in 1846
war with England in 182
purchased from the British in 1783
war with Mexico in 1848
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?it was needed for the building of a railroadit was a gift from Mexicoit was part of the treaty with Mexicogold was discovered in that area
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?180318191845
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territoryIt provided a review process for laws in new territories and states.It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there. - 11. Multiple ChoiceThe philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________Mississippi RiverPacific OceanRocky MountainsGreat Lakes
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican War?Texas AnnexationGadsden PurchaseMexican CessionOregon Territory
- 13. Multiple ChoiceName the piece of Land.Texas AnnexationMexican CessionLouisiana PurchaseFlorida Cession
- 14. Multiple ChoiceName the piece of land.Mexican CessionNorthwest TerritoryTrans-Appalachian WestOregon Country
- 15. Multiple ChoiceTo take over territory and incorporate it into another political entitycedeannexationtreatywar
- 16. Multiple Choice49ersGroup of settlers who moved to California in search of land.Group of settlers who moved to California in search of religious freedomGroup of settlers who moved to California in search of white beachesGroup of settlers who moved to California in search of gold
- 17. Multiple Choice“Mr. Manifest Destiny”; added more territory to the United States than any other President.JeffersonJacksonMonroePolk
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe U.S. annexed the this place in 1845, eventually causing the Mexican-American War. Letter C on the map.MissouriRepublic of TexasOregonCalifornia
- 19. Multiple Choice1848 land acquisition given up by Mexico following the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Letter D on the map.Spanish CessionOregon TerritoryCaliforniaMexican Cession - 20. Multiple ChoiceMembers of a church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830; moved to Utah in search of freedom from religious persecution.MammothsMinionsMormonsMorphins
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