US History - Manifest Destiny

The idea that America was destined and ready to go from one coast to the other is called

• Trail of Tears

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

Western lands presented opportunities for Americans were who impacted by what?

• the potato famine

• the economic panic of 1837

• the invasion of the British

When James Polk was elected President, he thought focusing on expanding the country would ease the tension over what?

What were James Polk's four main goals as president?

• establish an independent treasury

• settle the Oregon border

• acquire California

• lower the tariff

• conquer Canada

True or False: James Polk accomplished all four of his goals in one presidential term.

• True

• False

What was the purpose of new trails that were developed that went to the west?

Where did the Santa Fe trail start and stop?

Where did the Oregon Trail start and stop?

Who were the new routes for?

Who founded the Mormons?

• Joseph Smith

• John Smith

• Joe Smith

• Jeb Smith