5.2: Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny

What were the main causes of westward migration in the 1840s?

Match the following events with their corresponding years: 1) Texas Revolution 2) Gold discovered in California 3) Oregon Trail established

In the 1840s, American pioneers moved westward due to the hope of (a)   .

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in (a)   . A) 1846 B) 1848 C) 1850 D) 1852.

The Oregon Trail journey began from the western edge of American settlement in (a)   . A) (b)   B) (c)   C) (d)   D) (e)   . Answer: A) undefined   .

The Gold Rush in California began in the year (a)   . A) 1846 B) 1848 C) 1850 D) 1852.

Who was the Mexican President during the Texas Revolution?

The Mormon Church was founded by (a)   . A) Joseph Smith B) Brigham Young C) Stephen F. Austin D) James K. Polk.

Which U.S. President was able to persuade the British to relinquish claims of the Oregon territory below the 49th parallel?

What was the purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?