U.S. Expansion Quiz

What is the size of the U.S. today according to the document?

• 864,746 square miles

• 3,531,905 square miles

• 3,796,742 square miles

• 2,959,064 square miles

What concept did John O'Sullivan coin that signifies a future predetermined by a divine source?

• American Expansion

• Manifest Destiny

• Divine Providence

• Territorial Right

According to the document, who were considered to have the full rights of citizenship in this period?

• All residents of the U.S.

• Only men who owned land

• All men and women equally

• Only elected officials

What was the belief of many Americans regarding the expansion of the U.S. territory during the 1840s?

• They believed it was against God's will

• They thought the U.S. should not expand any further

• They felt that God wanted them to grow and spread the ideas of the new United States

• They were content with the current size of the nation

Which of the following was NOT listed as a control of land or resource in the document?

• Minerals

• Trade routes

• Technology

• Agriculture

What did O'Sullivan believe about American settlers moving into areas that Mexico owned?

• He believed they should attack and take over by force.

• He believed it would happen naturally without considering the impact on those already living there.

• He believed American settlers should purchase the land from Mexico.

• He believed it should only happen with the consent of Mexican government.

Which exception to American expansion was mentioned in the text?

• The annexation of Alaska

• The annexation of Texas

• The purchase of California

• The settlement of Oregon

What was President James Polk's stance on the land dispute with Mexico?

• He was indifferent to acquiring more territory.

• He wanted to negotiate a peaceful resolution.

• He was determined to acquire the land for America.

• He believed the land rightfully belonged to Mexico.

What was the result of the U.S. annexing Texas?

• Mexico was pleased and relations improved.

• It led to a war between the U.S. and Mexico.

• It resulted in a treaty with Native American tribes.

• It caused a dispute with European countries.

How did most Americans of the 1800s view Native Americans and their civilizations?

• As advanced and equal to their own.

• As uncivilized and an obstacle to progress.

• As potential allies in expanding the U.S. territory.

• As the rightful owners of the American land.