Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion Quiz

What was the capital of the New Mexico territory?

• Santa Fe

• Oregon

• San Antonio

• San Diego

Name given to the California republic:

• Bear Flag Republic

• Forty-Niner Nation

• Golddiggers Republic

• Mission de Dios

The idea of Manifest Destiny was a cause of all of the following EXCEPT:

• the Mexican American War.

• the annexation of Oregon.

• the Texas War for Independence.

• the westward movement

How was Texas admitted to the Union?

• The President issued an executive order.

• Congress passed a joint resolution for annexation.

• Mexico sold Texas to the United States.

• Sam Houston forced Mexico to give Texas to the U.S.

Which statement BEST explains why California developed a diverse population?

• Many English-speaking settlers migrated there from eastern states.

• Many Chinese people migrated there to work on the railroad.

• State laws banning racial discrimination attracted African Americans.

• Gold seekers came from all over the world and became permanent residents.

What is the significance of the siege at the Alamo?

• The siege ended when Texan soldiers defeated Santa Anna.

• The heroism of Mexican soldiers inspired many Mexicans.

• It officially began the Mexican-American War.

• The Alamo was where Texans were overrun by Mexican troops, inspiring many Americans to volunteer for the Texan army.

The Spanish established ___ missions in California:

The Mormons settled in Utah:

• to avoid persecution

• because there was more land

• to build a university

• to build a large church

Which of the following statements about New Spain is true?

• The Spanish wanted to convert Native Americans to Catholics

• Spanish & Native Americans opposed slavery.

• They shared political power in California.

• They worked together to promote Native culture.

Who founded Texas?

• Davey Crockett

• Jim Bowie

• Jerry Jones

• Stephen Austin