Manifest Destiny 2022

Which of the following was a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

• Mexico recognized Texas’ annexation to the United States and gave up 1/3 of their land.

• The boundary of Texas and Mexico was settled at the Nueces River.

• Mexico gained land in New Mexico and expanded their territory.

• American lost its rights to gold in California and stopped moving there.

• Cheap and fertile land

• Economic opportunity

• Political and religious freedom

What do the characteristics above describe?

• Reasons for entering the war with Mexico.

• Reasons for moving Native Americans to reservations.

• Reasons for the decrease in slave population.

• Reasons for increase in immigration in Texas.

Opinion 1 - “Mexico has passed the boundary of the united States, has invaded our territory, and shed American blood upon American soil.”

Opinion 2 - “This is no war of defense, but one unneccessary and of offensive and aggression.”

What are these opinions referring to?

• Reasons for annexation of Texas to the U.S.

• Reasons against removal of American Indians from Texas.

• Opposing views on the causes of U.S. entering a war with Mexico.

• Arguments about admitting California as a state to the U.S.

Which statement below best describes a success of the goal represented above?

• Texas was annexed to the U.S.

• The U.S. gained the Mexican cession.

• The U.S. gave up the Louisiana territory.

• The U.S. declared war on Mexico.

Where did Mexico say the southern border of Texas was before the Mexican-American War?

• Red River

• Mississippi River

• Nueces River

• Rio Grande River

• Celebrate holidays like Cinco de Mayo.

• Eat traditional foods like sausages, sauerkraut and pumpernickel bread.

• Recognize accomplishments through Black History Month.

What are the above examples referring to?

• The influence of German Americans on the education system.

• Immigrant groups to Texas that continue to maintain their cultural heritage.

• Groups that were all brought to Texas forcibly as slaves.

• The significance of Tejano culture on daily activities in Texas.

What statement below best explains the trend in the slave population of Texas during Early Statehood?

• The number of slaves in Texas decreased due to the lack of agricultural opportunities in Texas.

• The increase of slavery is related to the increase of agricultural opportunities in Texas.

• The decline of slavery in Texas is related to the Annexation of Texas a free state.

• The growth of the slave population is related to the growth of towns and cities in Texas.

Shortly after Texas was annexed by the United States, a dispute broke out between the United States and Mexico over its boundaries. President James Polk used this dispute to —

• acquire new territory to resettle the Native Americans.

• invade Mexico in search of gold and silver.

• make prevent Texas from being a part of the United States.

• justify a war to extend the borders of the United States.

Which of the following best describes the era of Early Statehood in Texas?

• Defining borders and an increase in population.

• Gaining independence from Mexico.

• Preparing for world war.

• Civil war and growth of industry.

Manifest Destiny was used to justify the American desire to -

• control the citizens in the Southern states.

• expand the United States from the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.

• warn European countries not to form new colonies in South America.

• limit the number of immigrants coming into the United States.