3/18 Warm Up

The idea that it was the God-given right and destiny of the United States to expand west from sea to sea is called:

• Nullification

• Spoils System

• Manifest Destiny

Which of the following was NOT a goal of Manifest Destiny?

• Occupy all of North America

• Create a network of allies with Europe

• Expand West to the Pacific Ocean

Which event could arguably mark the start of Manifest Destiny?

• Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase

• The Election of 1828

• The writing of the Monroe Doctrine

Which of the following were NOT effects of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The size of the U.S. decreased by half

• The size of the U.S. doubled

• Louis and Clarke were sent to explore the Louisiana Territory

Which important water source did the U.S. gain access to with the Louisiana Purchase?

• Nueces River

• Rio Grande River

• Mississippi River

Which of the following was purchased from Spain?

• Louisiana Territory

• Gadsden Purchase

• Florida

Which of the following was gained through a treaty with Britain? Completes manifest destiny.

• Oregon Territory

• Louisiana Territory

• Northwest Territory

Which factor best explains the trend in this chart?

• Favorable living condititions in cities

• decreasing land prices in rural areas

• Industrial working opportunities in cities

Which characterisitcs are associated with the American Revolution Era and which are associated with The Civil War

• American Revolution Era

• Issues with Mercantilisim

• American Revolution Era

• Ideas of Jefferson Davis inspired action

• Civil War Era

• Ideas of Thomas Pain inspired action

• Civil War Era

• Conflict over Slavery

The Eigth Amendment focuses on bail and punishments in the Judicial System. What does the Eigth Amendment say about bail and punishments? Chose two correct answers.

• No excessive Bail

• No inexpensive bail

• No cruel Unusual punishment

• Excessive and cruel punishment