Manifest Destiny and Louisiana Purchase

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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of Manifest Destiny?

  • It primarily focused on securing American dominance in the Caribbean Sea.
  • It was solely based on economic motives, seeking to expand access to natural resources.
  • It encompassed a belief in the inevitability of American expansion across the continent. (correct)
  • It was a political ideology that emphasized limited government interference in the economy.

How did the concept of Manifest Destiny contribute to the displacement of Native American tribes?

  • It fostered an ideology of racial superiority, justifying the taking of Native American lands. (correct)
  • It argued for the creation of reservations as a way to protect Native American lands.
  • Manifest Destiny promoted a policy of peaceful coexistence and land sharing with Native Americans.
  • It advocated for the assimilation of Native American tribes into American society.

Which of the following events directly resulted from the belief in Manifest Destiny?

  • The ratification of the Constitution, creating a unified national government.
  • The signing of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolutionary War.
  • The establishment of the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown.
  • The annexation of Texas, adding a vast territory to the United States. (correct)

Besides the war with Britain, what other significant event contributed to France's decision to sell the Louisiana Territory?

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What was the primary motivation for France's decision to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

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Which of the following accurately describes the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States?

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What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in relation to the concept of Manifest Destiny?

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Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Mississippi River in the context of westward expansion?

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Which of the following was NOT a reason Pioneer Women moved west?

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What was a major hardship faced by Mormons during their westward migration?

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Which of these was NOT a contributing factor to the decline of the Native American population in the West?

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What was a key difference in hardships faced by Mormon and Pioneer women on their journeys west?

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Which of the following is NOT a lasting legacy of the Mormon westward migration?

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Which of these was NOT a hardship faced by Pioneer Women during their westward journey?

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What is a significant contribution made by Pioneer Women to the development of the West?

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Which statement BEST summarizes the reasons why the United States desired to acquire Florida?

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What is a key difference between the hardships faced by Mormons and Pioneer women on their journey to the West?

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Which of these was NOT a major factor in the decision by Spain to cede Florida to the United States?

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Which of the following was NOT a hardship faced by Californios?

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Which of the following was NOT a legacy left behind by the Californios?

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What was the primary reason explorers moved west in the 19th century?

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What hardship did the Forty-Niners face due to the difficult journey to California?

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Which of the following was NOT a reason why Spanish priests moved to the West?

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Which of the following statements BEST describes the relationship between the explorers and Native Americans?

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Which of the following options was NOT a reason for the Forty-Niners to rush west?

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Which of the following was a major challenge faced by the explorers during their westward journeys?

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How did the Californios contribute to the development of California?

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Which of the following accurately describes the primary motivation for the Forty-Niners?

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Which of the following was NOT a key provision of the Adams-Onís Treaty?

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Which of these complaints regarding the American settlers in Texas was NOT shared by both Mexican officials and Tejanos?

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What was a primary reason for Mexico's effort to encourage American settlers to join the Catholic Church?

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How did the American annexation of Texas directly lead to the Mexican-American War?

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What key factor, according to the text, fueled President Polk's desire to expand U.S. territory?

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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Which of these actions were a direct consequence of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

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What was a key motivation for American settlers moving into Texas in the early 1820s?

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Why did the Mexican government initially allow American settlers to establish a colony in Texas?

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How did the American settlers' resentment of taking orders from Mexican officials contribute to tensions?

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What was the impact of the Mexican government outlawing slavery in Texas in 1829?

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Flashcards

Manifest Destiny

19th-century belief the US would expand from coast to coast.

Western Expansion

The movement of settlers into the American West during the 19th century.

Louisiana Purchase

Land acquired from France in 1803, doubling the US size.

Texas Annexation

The incorporation of the Republic of Texas into the US in 1845.

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Oregon Trail

A route used by settlers traveling to the west in the 1840s.

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Racial Superiority

The belief in the superiority of one race over others, used to justify expansion.

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Haitian Revolution

A successful slave revolt in Haiti (1791-1804) affecting French colonial power.

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Mississippi River

A major river providing trade routes and access in the US.

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Mormons

A religious group that migrated west to escape persecution.

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California Population Growth

Mormons' arrival increased California's population for statehood.

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Hardships of Mormons

Difficult journey with many deaths and harsh living conditions.

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Pioneer Women

Women who moved west seeking opportunities and husbands.

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Challenges for Pioneer Women

Faced emotional and physical hardships while traveling west.

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Legacies of Pioneer Women

Contributed schools, churches, and libraries to the west.

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Spanish Control of Florida

Florida was previously a Spanish territory with limited control.

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Reasons for Acquiring Florida

Desire for territory and control over resources.

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Health Risks on the Trails

Travelers faced disease, accidents, and harsh conditions.

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Irrigation Innovations

Mormons developed irrigation systems for farming.

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Mexican Cession

Territory ceded to the U.S. after the Mexican-American War.

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Californios

Spanish settlers in California who shaped its early culture.

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Hardships of Californios

Faced isolation, government raids, and poor officials.

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Legacies of Californios

Introduced Spanish names and new crops in California.

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Explorers' reasons for moving west

Sought trade with Native Americans and explored territory.

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Hardships of Explorers

Encountered difficult geography, wildlife, and starvation.

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Explorers' legacies

Mapped routes and built relations with Native Americans.

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Forty Niners

Gold seekers who rushed to California in 1849.

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Forty Niners' hardships

Faced tough journeys and dangerous camps without order.

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Gold Mining Difficulties

Mining required hard, tedious work with no guarantee of success.

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Moses Austin's Texas Colony

Moses Austin established a colony in Texas with Mexico's permission in the 1820s.

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Settlement Requirements

Settlers needed to join the Catholic Church and become Mexican citizens.

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American Texan Complaints

Americans disliked obeying Mexican officials and resented the slavery ban.

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Mexicano Tejano Complaints

Tejanos complained about American settlers disrespecting culture and ignoring citizenship.

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Causes of the Mexican American War

Disputes over borders, expansionism, and the annexation of Texas led to the war.

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Border Dispute

A disagreement over the Texas-Mexico border escalated tensions.

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President Polk's Expansionism

Polk's desire for U.S. territorial growth fueled conflicts with Mexico.

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Annexation of Texas

The U.S. annexing Texas angered Mexico and contributed to the war.

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The 1848 treaty that ended the Mexican American War.

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Seminole Raids

Attacks by Seminole groups into Georgia due to U.S. expansion.

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Florida as Refuge

Florida was a sanctuary for runaway slaves from the South.

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Adams-Onís Treaty

1819 treaty where Spain ceded Florida to the U.S. for debt assumption.

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Cession of Florida

Spain transferred all of Florida to the U.S. through a treaty.

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Oregon Country

Disputed territory rich in resources, claimed by both the U.S. and Great Britain.

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James K. Polk

Democratic president advocating for Oregon annexation in 1844.

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Boundary Settlements

Provisions in the Adams-Onís Treaty defining U.S. and Spanish territories.

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Study Notes

Manifest Destiny

  • Definition: Belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America
  • Key Points
    • Fueled western expansion and justified acquiring new territories
    • Supporters believed it was the nation's mission to spread democracy and civilization across the continent
    • Often used to rationalize the removal of American Indians from their native homelands
    • Belief of cultural superiority, justifiable expansion, and inevitability
    • Influenced policies like the annexation of Texas, Oregon Trail migration, and conflicts with Native Americans

Acquisition of the Louisiana Territory

  • Background: Purchased from France in 1803 by President Thomas Jefferson
  • Details
    • Negotiated through the Louisiana Purchase Treaty
    • Cost $15 million and expanded American territory westward to the Rocky Mountains
    • Provided vital access to the Mississippi River and opened opportunities for westward expansion and trade
  • Why France sold the territory
    • War with Britain: France was at war with Britain and needed money to fund the war effort.
    • Haitian Revolution: Loss of its most profitable colony, Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti), made Louisiana less strategic and desirable for France.

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