Westward expansion review

One effect of Manifest Destiny was

• The belief that America was meant to expand westward.

• That America should remain within its current borders.

• The idea that destiny is controlled by fate.

• The belief that the West was already fully occupied.

What was one effect of Manifest Destiny?

• The U.S. gained new lands in the West.

• The U.S. lost new lands in the West.

• Territories remained unchanged.

• The concept had no effect on the U.S. geography.

The primary goal of Manifest Destiny was to

• To occupy all land from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

• To secure trade routes to Asia.

• To expand religious institutions.

• To promote democratic values.

How did Manifest Destiny contribute to the Mexican-American War? 

• It led to territorial conflicts that expanded into the war.

• It promoted peaceful negotiations between nations.

• It solely increased trade between the US and Mexico.

• It was unrelated to territorial disputes.

What role did President James K. Polk play in Manifest Destiny?

• He opposed expansion.

• He strongly supported expansion and led the U.S. during the Mexican-American War.

• He remained neutral during expansion.

• He signed treaties to limit U.S. growth.

Who controlled Texas before it became independent?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• United States

Why did Texas want to join the United States?

• For protection and support.

• For independence.

• For economic benefits.

• For territorial expansion.

Texas defenders were defeated by the Mexican army in the famous battle known as which of the following?

• The Alamo

• Battle of Gonzales

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Nueces

Who was a well-known figure who fought and died at the Alamo?

• Davy Crockett

• James Bowie

• William Travis

• Sam Houston

What was the outcome of the Texas Revolution?

• Texas gained independence and became the Republic of Texas.

• Texas was annexed by Mexico.

• Texas remained a state of Mexico.

• Texas became a U.S. state immediately after the revolution.