Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

The Expansion of the U.S. westward from sea to shining sea.

Louisiana Territory

Purchased in 1803 from France which doubled the size of the United States. It was purchased to gain control of the Mississippi river and the Port of New Orleans so farmers can ship their crops out through the Port of New Orleans.

Florida

• Purchased from Spain in 1819 by James Monroe.

• The reason for purchase was that slaves were escaping into Spanish Florida and Plantation owners were wanting to retrieve them.

• Also the U.S. wanted to stop Native American Attacks on Georgia.

• Spain gave up claims to Texas and received $5 Million from the U.S.

Annexation of Texas

• Supported by James K. Polk and happened in 1845

• Before Texas was a part of the U.S. it was part of Mexico.

• Texas gained independence from Mexico to becomes its own country.

• Texas was annexed by the U.S. in 1845.

• Annex means to make a part of.

Multiple Choice

What year was Texas Annexed?

• 1819

• 1946

• 1845

• 1853

Multiple Choice

Who was president when Texas was annexed?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• James K. Polk

• James Madison

Multiple Choice

What territory was purchased in 1803 by the U.S. for $15 Million from France?

• Oregon

• Mexican Cession

• Texas

• Louisiana Territory

Multiple Choice

What territory was purchased from Spain in 1819?

• Florida

• Mexican Cession

• Texas

• Gadsden Purchase

Multiple Choice

Why was Florida Purchased by the U.S.?

• To retrieve it's escaped slaves.

• The U.S. wanted to stop Native American attacks on the U.S.

• All of the above

Oregon Territory

• This territory was claimed by 4 nations: Russia, Spain, U.S., and Britain.

• Spain give up its claim to Oregon to the U.S.

• Russia dropped out because it was to far to protect its claim to Oregon.

• The U.S. finally negotiated a Treaty with Britain for Oregon at the 49th parallel line.

• Once included present day Oregon, Washington, Idaho plus parts of Montana and Wyoming

• James K. Polk was President when it was taken.

Mexican Cession

• Mexico ceded its provinces of California and New Mexico to the United States; in return the U.S. gave Mexico $15 million

• The U.S. received the Mexican Cession as part of the outcome of the Mexican War.

• It was gained with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

• James K. Polk was president when it was taken.

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Gadsden Purchase

• Was Purchased by the U.S. in 1853 for $10 million from Mexico.

• It was purchased for its flatland so that the railroad companies could build a railroad through it.

• US mainland reaches its present day size

Multiple Choice

What parallel line made up the northern border of the Oregon Territory?

• 50th

• 49th

• 48th

• 40th

Multiple Choice

The Mexican Cession was gained with what Treaty?

• Adams-Onis Treay

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Gadsden Treaty

• Treaty of Ghent

Multiple Choice

How much was the Gadsden Purchase?

• $10 Million

• $15 Million

• $5 Million

• $20 Million

Multiple Choice

The Gadsden Territory was purchased for what reason?

• To control Northern Mexico.

• To take Native American Lands.

• To build a railroad through it.

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

How much was the Mexican Cession purchased for?

• $20 Million

• $10 Million

• $15 Million

• $30 Million

Multiple Choice

Who was president when the Mexican was taken?

• James K. Polk

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

Multiple Choice

What nations owned the Oregon Territory

• Russia

• Spain

• Britain

• U.S.

• All of the above