Manifest Destiny and the Southwest

Manifest Destiny and the Southwest

6th - 8th Grade

14 Qs

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Manifest Destiny and the Southwest

Manifest Destiny and the Southwest

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

Who coined the term "Manifest Destiny" in 1845?

Thomas Jefferson
Zachary Taylor
A newspaper editor
Brigham Young

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

What was the main belief behind Manifest Destiny?

The United States should stay within its existing borders
The United States was destined to expand from coast to coast
The United States should focus on international relations
The United States should form alliances with neighboring countries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?

Disagreement over the border between Mexico and Texas
Dispute over gold mines in California
Conflicts between Native American tribes and Mexican settlers
Mexico's refusal to recognize Texas' culture

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which TWO rivers served as a disputed border between Mexico and Texas before the Mexican-American War?

Mississippi River
Rio Grande
Nueces River
Colorado River

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

Who led the U.S. troops that captured Mexico City during the Mexican-American War?

Zachary Taylor
Thomas Jefferson
Winfield Scott
Brigham Young

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

Mexico paid the United States $15 million
Mexico gained control of California and Utah
The United States recognized Mexico's sovereignty over Texas
Mexico recognized Texas as part of the United States

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 6 pts

Which religious group settled in Utah and founded Salt Lake City?

Baptists
Mormons
Catholics
Quakers

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