Westward Expansion

What was Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that the expansion of the US was both justified and inevitable.

• A war between the US and Mexico.

• The annexation of Texas.

• A treaty that ended the Mexican-American War.

What was the Mexican American War?

• A conflict between the US and Mexico from 1846 to 1848.

• A treaty signed in 1848.

• A battle fought in Texas.

• A movement for independence.

What was the Annexation of Texas?

• The incorporation of the Republic of Texas into the US.

• A battle fought in Texas.

• A treaty signed with Mexico.

• A movement for independence.

What was the Gadsden Purchase?

• A purchase of land from Mexico in 1853.

• A treaty that ended the Mexican-American War.

• A conflict over land.

• A movement for independence.

Who was General Santa Anna?

• The Mexican general during the Mexican-American War.

• A US president.

• A Texas revolutionary leader.

• A famous explorer.

What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• The treaty that ended the Mexican-American War.

• A purchase of land from Mexico.

• A battle fought in Texas.

• A movement for independence.

What was the treatment of Natives during this period?

• Often forced removal and violence.

• Integration into American society.

• Peaceful coexistence.

• Support for their rights.

What were the environmental effects of the California Gold Rush?

• Significant ecological damage and habitat destruction.

• Economic growth and development.

• Increased population.

• Cultural exchange.

What was the California Gold Rush?

• A mass migration to California in search of gold.

• A treaty signed with Mexico.

• A battle fought in Texas.

• A movement for independence.

In 1845, Texas was annexed and not long after the United States went to war with Mexico.

Was the war a CAUSE or an EFFECT of Texas being annexed?

• Cause

• Effect