Manifest Destiny APUSH

Front

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

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It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.

Front

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States? European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety., Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming., Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward., The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

Back

Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

Front

Which area on the map was annexed by the United States?

Back

Texas

Front

Which area on the map was part of the Mexican Cession?

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Front

What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

Back

They all increased the territory of the United States.

Front

What group of people settled in present day Utah after leaving the east coast because of religious persecution?

Back

The Mormons

Front

What state boomed in 1849 due to the Gold Rush? Options: Texas, Florida, Oregon, California

Back

California

Front

During the 1840's the factors in this diagram contributed to widespread support for which of the following? The Kansas-Nebraska Act, Manifest Destiny, The American System, States Rights

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

The United States acquired the Oregon Territory when -

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a treaty divided U.S. and British claims to the land

Front

Which of these best completes the diagram? California, Nevada, Texas, Florida

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Texas