30 Questions
Who led the Texans to a surprise attack on Santa Anna at San Jacinto?
Sam Houston
What was the result of the Battle of San Jacinto?
Almost the entire Mexican Army was killed or captured
What was the fate of the group of soldiers who surrendered to the Mexicans near Goliad?
They were killed
What was the reason for Texas being refused statehood in 1836?
Because of all of the above
Who was elected as the first president of the Lone Star Republic?
Sam Houston
How long did the Texas stand alone as the 'Lone Star Republic'?
9 years
What was the term used to describe the idea that Americans were destined to expand their territory to the Pacific coast?
Manifest Destiny
Which of the following was a reason why many Americans moved west in the 1840s?
To seek new business opportunities and riches
Who were the leaders that encouraged westward expansion?
President Polk and other leaders
Why did traders gather at Independence, Missouri before traveling west?
For safety and to travel together
What was the primary purpose of the Santa Fe Trail?
To bring goods to the West and establish trade
Why did poor farmers move west in the 1840s?
To afford cheap western land and restore prosperity
What was the reason behind John Charles Fremont's journey to California with 60 soldiers?
To help California in case of a war
Which general was responsible for defeating Santa Anna in Mexico City?
Winfield Scott
What was the outcome of the Bear Flag Revolution in California?
California easily fell into American hands
What was the main objective of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
To end the Mexican War
What was the result of the Mexican War with regards to Manifest Destiny?
It became a reality
What was discovered in California shortly after the war?
Gold
What was the primary reason for the US to purchase the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico?
To acquire a possible southern transcontinental railroad route
What was the initial lure of Oregon for Americans?
Fur trade
What was the outcome of the joint occupation of Oregon between the US and Great Britain?
The boundary between Oregon and Canada was established in 1846
What event triggered the California Gold Rush?
The discovery of gold at Sutter's Fort in 1848
Who were the first Americans to settle in Oregon?
Methodist missionaries
What was the result of the large influx of American settlers in Oregon?
The US claimed ownership of the region
What was the advantage of taking the Cimarron Cutoff on the Santa Fe Trail?
It was a shorter route, reducing travel time by 100 miles
What was the significance of reaching Independence Rock by July 4 on the Oregon Trail?
It ensured settlers would arrive in Oregon City before winter
What was the primary reason for the decline of the Santa Fe Trail by 1880?
The railroad became a more efficient mode of transportation
What was the main difference between the Santa Fe Trail and the Oregon Trail in terms of terrain?
The Oregon Trail was more mountainous, while the Santa Fe Trail was flatter
What was the approximate number of pioneers who risked their lives to reach California between 1846 and 1858?
165,000
What was the significance of the year 1841 in relation to the Oregon Trail?
It was the year the US and Britain claimed Oregon simultaneously
Test your knowledge about the westward movement of Americans in the 1840s, driven by the idea of Manifest Destiny. Learn about the reasons behind this expansion, including the role of leaders and the belief in claiming western lands.
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