AP U.S. 5.2 Manifest Destiny

What was the significant land acquisition that followed the Ohio River Valley expansion?

• Louisiana Purchase

• Gadsden Purchase

• Alaska Purchase

• Florida Purchase

What event in 1848 significantly increased migration to California?

• California Gold Rush

• Oregon Trail

• Texas Revolution

• Mormon Migration

What were the practical reasons for westward expansion mentioned in the text?

• Access to mineral and natural resources

• Desire for political power

• Need for military bases

• Expansion of religious missions

For how many years did groups of Mormons continue to migrate to Utah?

• Ten years

• Twenty years

• Thirty years

• Forty years

What did the Mexican government outlaw in 1829 that was intolerable to Americans?

• Immigration

• Slavery

• Trade

• Education

Where did Mexico win a stunning victory against the Texans?

• San Jacinto

• Alamo

• Goliad

• Gonzales

What did Texas claim at this point in history?

• Independence

• Statehood

• Annexation

• Territory

Who were the first two presidents who could have annexed Texas?

• Jackson and Van Buren

• Polk and Tyler

• Adams and Jefferson

• Monroe and Madison

Why did the British claim the Oregon territory?

• Profitable fur trade

• Gold discovery

• Agricultural potential

• Military advantage

Which statement bests represents the United States’ view on land acquisition (getting land) in

the 1800’s?

• America’s attitude toward completing Manifest Destiny was to get all land they wanted through any means needed

• America was not willing to get into wars or battles attempting to gain land

• America thought that all nations had the right to keep the land they controlled

• America was ready to fight to ensure the Native Americans kept a fair share of the western land