Westward Expansion
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Angela Davis
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Westward Expansion
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Introduction
We will learn about the concept of Manifest Destiny and westward expansion. We will focus on the initial phases of migration. Westward expansion is brought political, economic, and geographic changes to America as people began seeking new opportunities.
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Multiple Choice
The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
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Multiple Choice
As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?
They agreed to give up their land.
They were given their choice of where to live.
They were forced to live in reservations.
They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.
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Multiple Choice
As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?
They agreed to give up their land.
They were given their choice of where to live.
They were forced to live in reservations.
They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.
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Multiple Choice
Which territory was contested by Britain and the US? The US got the land south of the 49th parallel.
California
Florida
Oregon
Louisiana
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Multiple Choice
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Which territory was added through the Adam-Onis treaty with Spain?
Oregon
Louisiana
Texas
Florida
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Multiple Choice
What was the name of the time period where people from all over flocked to California in search for gold?
The Gold Rush
The Gold Movement
Goldilocks
Gold Gathering
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Multiple Select
What states were part of the Mexican Cession?
California
Louisiana
New Mexico
Colorado
Oregon
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Multiple Choice
Who was president of the USA during the Mexican American War?
George Washington
Santa Anna
James K. Polk
Christopher Columbus
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Multiple Select
Why did the U.S. and Mexico go to war?
Defend the Monroe Doctrine
The U.S. and Mexico disagreed over their boundary
America's continued desire to achieve manifest destiny
The U.S. recently annexed Texas
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the actions taken by James K. Polk
He didnt really take any serious actions
By purposely putting 3000 troops on the disputed border, this instigated Mexico to attack American soldiers, which started the War
He promised NOT to expand territory for the USA
He had a great relationship with Mexico
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Multiple Select
What were the effects of the US-Mexican War?
Mexican Cession
Free State (North) vs. Slave State (South)
Compromise of 1850
Peace between US & Canada
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Multiple Choice
The United States thought the border between the United States and Mexico was between the _________
Nueces River
Rio Grande River
Red River
Trinity River
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What trails were developed as people moved west?
Appalachian and Tuscarora
Oregon and Santa Fe
Pacific Crest and John Muir
Heyduke and Ozark
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