Westward Expansion

How did the United States gain control of the California and New Mexico territory?

• Mexican-American War
• Adams-Onis Treaty
• Louisiana Purchase
• Treaty of Paris

What brought the 49ers to California?

• Their religous beliefs
• The discovery of gold
• Trade with Californios
• The search for beaver furs

John Q. Adams was elected as President in 1824. Andrew Jackson claimed that Adams and another presidential candidate worked together to defeat him. According to his theory, in return of Adam's becoming president, one candidate would become Secretary of State. Jackson referred to the compromise as

• Nullification Crisis
• The Favorite Son Agreement
• The Corrupt Bargain
• The Bad Deal

Which of the following secured ownership of America's largest river?

• Texas Revolution
• The Oregon Territory
• The Louisiana Purchase
• The Adams-Onis Treaty

The view of the nation that comes closest to the doctrine of nullification is the theory of

• states' rights
• Separation of powers
• Republicanism
• Checks and balances

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to which of the following events

• Deadly battle between U.S. and Cherokee
• The removal of thousands of Native Americans
• A Supreme Court ruling in favor of Georgia
• The Cherokee stayed on their land and America respected their rights

What river did the U.S. insist was the border between U.S. and Mexico?

• Nueces River
• Rio Grande River
• Mississippi River
• Brazos River

Which large tract of land was purchased from France for 3-4 cents an acre?

• Texas
• Oregon Territory
• Louisiana Territory
• New Mexico Territroy

Andrew Jackson increased suffrage by allowing  ______________  to vote.

• Women
• Slaves
• All white men
• Native Americans

What issue did South Carolina first threaten to secede over?

• Tariffs
• The Force Bill
• Slavery
• Corrupt Bargain