Western Expansion

What is Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America

• The belief that their destiny was to manifest

• A religious term used to explain how to be saved

• Loyalty to a section of the country over the country as a whole

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

• European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
• Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
• Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
• The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

Which region of the country had a lot of manufacturing (factories)?

• The North

• The South

• The West

Which region of the country was based on agriculture?

• The North

• The South

• The West

What territory is circled?

• Louisisana
• Florida
• US to 1783
• Mexican Cession

What treaty with Mexico gave the US much of the southwest US?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

What area is C?

• Texas Annexation

• Original 13 colonies

• Louisiana Purchase

• Oregon Territory

Name of the land we gained after the Mexican American War

• 13 colonies

• Treaty of Paris

• Louisiana Purchase

• Mexican Cession