Manifest Destiny

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Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that the U.S. was destined to be the best country in the world

• The idea that God gave permission to the U.S. to fight anyone they wished

• The belief that the U.S. was the most powerful country in the world, and everyone has had a duty to respect that

• The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

What causes fighting to break out, which leads to the U.S. declaring war on Mexico?

• Mexico claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but the U.S. claims the border is the Nueces River

• Mexico starts to build forts on disputed land

• The United States orders an invasion of Mexico and 11 Mexicans are killed

• The U.S. claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but Mexico claims the border is the Nueces River

Why were Mormons seeking a place to live in the West?

• They wanted adventure and excitement

• They were being persecuted for their beliefs

• They were seeking gold in California, Utah, and Oregon

• They were being kicked out of their homelands

Why was the US able to gain the Mexican Cession for $15 million in 1848, but paid $10 million for the Gadsden Purchase in 1853?

• The US gained the Mexican Cession for $15 million as a war concession due to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

• The Gadsden Purchase was part of a larger land deal negotiated with Mexico.

• The Mexican Cession was acquired without any payment because the US defeated Mexico in the Mexican-American War.

• The Gadsden Purchase was part of a second Mexican-American War.

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What country sold Louisiana to the United States?

• Great Britain
• Spain
• France
• Mexico

What port did Jefferson want control of by purchasing Louisiana?

• Mississippi
• Louisiana
• New Orleans
• Texas

The Gadsden Purchase was in what two American states?

• Colorado and Wyoming
• New Mexico and Texas
• Texas and Arizona
• New Mexico and Arizona