Manifest Destiny Treaties Quiz

Questions and Answers

What was the Webster Ashburton Treaty?

A treaty in 1842 that set a firm northern border between USA and Canada (correct)

A purchase of lands from France in 1803

A treaty in 1819 that ceded Florida to the U.S.

A treaty recognizing US independence from Great Britain

What did the Adams-Onis Treaty accomplish?

It ceded Florida to the U.S. (correct)

It established the border at the 49th parallel.

It recognized US independence from Great Britain.

It set borders between the U.S. and Canada.

What significant event occurred in 1845 concerning Texas?

The Independent Republic of Texas became the 28th official state in the United States.

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

The southern part of Arizona and New Mexico purchased in 1853 to build a railroad. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Mexican Cession?

Mexican territory surrendered to the United States at the end of the war with Mexico in 1848. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

The 1803 purchase of lands west of the Mississippi and east of the Rocky Mountains from France for $15 million. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 accomplish?

Great Britain recognized US independence and ceded lands east of the Mississippi River to the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What were the original 13 states?

The territory east of the Appalachian Mountains that was previously the 13 British colonies. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Convention of 1818 establish?

Set borders between the U.S. and Canada at the 49th north degree latitude. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Oregon Treaty?

The 1848 compromise with British on the border of Oregon at the 49th parallel. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Treaty Summaries

Webster Ashburton Treaty: Established a definitive northern boundary between the United States and Canada in 1842.
Adams-Onis Treaty: In 1819, this agreement between the United States and Spain led to the cession of Florida to the U.S.
Gadsden Purchase: In 1853, the U.S. acquired southern parts of Arizona and New Mexico to facilitate railroad construction.

Territorial Expansions

Annexation of Texas: In 1845, the Independent Republic of Texas was incorporated as the 28th state of the United States.
Mexican Cession: Following the war with Mexico, significant Mexican territories were surrendered to the U.S. in 1848.
Louisiana Purchase: Acquired in 1803, this significant land purchase from France for $15 million included territories west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains.

Foundational Agreements

Treaty of Paris 1783: Marked the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, recognizing U.S. independence and ceding territory east of the Mississippi River to the United States.
Original 13 States: Comprised the territories east of the Appalachian Mountains, originally colonized by British settlers.
Convention of 1818: This agreement defined borders between the U.S. and Canada along the 49th parallel north latitude.

Key Compromises

Oregon Treaty: In 1846, this treaty resolved disputes with Britain over the Oregon territory, establishing the border at the 49th parallel.

Description

Test your knowledge about key treaties that shaped the borders of the United States during the era of Manifest Destiny. This quiz covers significant agreements like the Webster Ashburton Treaty and the Adams-Onis Treaty, focusing on their historical context and implications. Challenge yourself to recall important details and understand the impact of these treaties on American expansion.