Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion in the 1840s

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What movement in the 1840s led Americans to acquire lands from the Atlantic to the Pacific?

  • Industrial Revolution
  • Great Migration
  • Manifest Destiny (correct)
  • Westward Resistance

Which of the following was NOT a group of early pioneers heading West?

  • Missionaries
  • Fur traders
  • Gold miners (correct)
  • Land speculators

How many miles was the Oregon Trail, a route pioneered by fur trappers and missionaries?

  • 3,000 miles
  • 500 miles
  • 2,200 miles (correct)
  • 1,000 miles

Which event in 1848 led to the USA gaining new lands in the southwest?

<p>Mexican-American War (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was there conflict between Americans and Indians during westward expansion?

<p>Trails disrupted hunting grounds and violated treaties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the president during the period of American expansion known as 'Manifest Destiny'?

<p>James K. Polk (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of Santa Fe and Old Spanish Trails during the period of westward expansion?

<p>To facilitate immigration to the New Mexico region (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major event occurred in 1845 that led to the USA annexing the independent nation of Texas?

<p>The decision by Houston to invite annexation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did westward expansion have on the Native American population during this time?

<p>It brought conflict as trails disrupted hunting grounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the Mexican-American War in 1848?

<p>The USA gained new lands in the Southwest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trail was primarily used by fur trappers and missionaries, and estimated to be traveled by over 500,000 people?

<p>Oregon Trail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hindered the immediate annexation of Texas by the USA before 1845?

<p>Debates over slavery in America (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event prompted California to revolt from Mexican rule and form an independent nation?

<p>The discovery of gold in San Francisco (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which president invited the USA to annex Texas in 1838, but faced opposition due to the slavery debate?

<p>Sam Houston (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What slogan was associated with the U.S. demand for the entire Oregon territory during President Polk's term?

<p>'54°40’ or fight!' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in Mexico ceding territory in the Southwest to the USA?

<p>Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which purchase for $10 million aimed to build a southern railroad and expand U.S. influence in the Southwest?

<p>Gadsden Purchase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas during its period as an independent nation from 1836 to 1845?

<p>Sam Houston (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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