Manifest Destiny (Chapter 13 Video)

Which two states were discussed as the largest acquisitions of the U.S.?

• Alaska and Hawaii

• Texas and California

• Arizona and New Mexico

• Oregon and Nevada

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John O'Sullivan

• John Green

• Andrew Jackson

What was the main reason behind the U.S. expansion according to the video?

• Military conquest

• Economic interests

• Political pressure

• Cultural assimilation

Who led the Texan army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto?

• Stephen Austin

• Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

• Sam Houston

• Davy Crockett

Which future U.S. president led troops into disputed territory, provoking the Mexican-American War?

• James K. Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

• Zachary Taylor

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the stance of Henry David Thoreau regarding the Mexican-American War?

• He fought in the war

• He protested by not paying taxes

• He was neutral

• He supported it

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

• Mexico ceded California and other territories to the U.S.

• The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia

• Britain gained control over Oregon

• Texas gained independence

Which political party was known for its anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic sentiments?

• The Free Soil Party

• The Know-nothings

• The Republican Party

• The Democratic Party

What sparked the California Gold Rush?

• Discovery of gold in 1848

• The Compromise of 1850

• Annexation of California

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What was the ratio of men to women in California by 1860?

• 4:1

• 3:1

• 2:1

• 5:1