Manifest Destiny and the Oregon Trail

The video covers effective note-taking strategies, the concept of Manifest Destiny, and its impact on American expansion. It discusses the Oregon Trail, Native American relations, and the annexation of Texas. The video also explores the territorial disputes involving California and New Mexico, and the significance of the 1844 presidential election in the context of Manifest Destiny.

What was the primary belief behind the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To limit immigration to the United States

• To maintain peace with neighboring countries

• To spread democracy and expand to the Pacific Ocean

Who first coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?

• William Henry Harrison

• John O'Sullivan

• James Polk

• Henry Clay

What was one of the main benefits of Manifest Destiny for America?

• Decreasing the population

• Increasing trade with Asia

• Reducing the number of states

• Easing overcrowding in Eastern cities

What was the Oregon Trail primarily used for?

• Military expeditions

• Establishing trade with Mexico

• Settling new territories in the West

• Transporting goods to Canada

How did Native Americans generally interact with settlers on the Oregon Trail?

• They traded only with fur traders

• They ignored the settlers

• They helped guide settlers and provided resources

• They frequently attacked settlers

What was a significant challenge faced by the Donner Party?

• Attacks by wild animals

• Severe weather and being trapped by snow

• Conflicts with Native Americans

• Lack of water

Why did Texas struggle as an independent nation?

• Financial difficulties and threats from Mexico

• Isolation from other states

• Overpopulation

• Lack of natural resources

What was a major issue in the presidential election of 1844?

• The establishment of national parks

• The construction of railroads

• The annexation of Texas

• The abolition of slavery

What was the battle cry related to the Oregon Territory during the election of 1844?

• Liberty or Death

• 54-40 or Fight

• Manifest Destiny Now

• Remember the Alamo

What was the outcome of the election of 1844?

• James Polk won and supported Manifest Destiny

• Texas was immediately annexed

• Henry Clay won the presidency

• The Oregon Territory was given to Britain