Manifest Destiny

Front

What was Manifest Destiny?

Back

The US had the right and duty to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Front

What president wanted to purchase New Orleans from France in the early 1800's? Options: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Q. Adams

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Instead of purchasing just New Orleans, the French sold the entire Louisiana Territory for how much money?

Back

15 million dollars

Front

Once the Louisiana Territory was purchased, the United States _______ in size.

Back

doubled

Front

Why did Spain sell Florida to the United States for $5 million dollars?

Back

They were fearful of going to war.

Front

Why did so many people like the territory of Texas?

Back

It had cotton.

Front

Why did Stephen Austin and the American settlers upset the Mexican government when settling in Texas?

Back

The Americans were not following Mexican law

Front

The Battle of the Alamo was fought between which two groups of people?

Back

The Mexicans and the Texas Volunteers

Front

Who was victorious in the Battle of the Alamo?

Back

The Mexicans

Front

In a surprise attack, Sam Houston and the Texans captured Santa Anna, to help Texas become independent, in the Battle of:
- San Jacinto
- San Jose
- San Diego
- San Francisco

Back

San Jacinto