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Manifest Destiny
Test Description: Westward expansion
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the United States achieved its goal of —
A
expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean
B
reserving western territory for American Indians
C
securing the southern border of the country
D
acquiring land for a southwestern railroad
2) The belief in Manifest Destiny was used to —
A
build support to improve state prisons
B
encourage westward expansion
C
encourage separation from Great Britain
3) After the end of the Revolutionary War, states were eager to expand into newly available territory. The states of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia argued over competing claims to land west of the Appalachian Mountains. This conflict
A
Kansas-Nebraska Act
B
Northwest Ordinance
C
Wilmot Proviso
D
Missouri Compromise
4) The Northwest Ordinance is considered a historical milestone because it —
A
encouraged state legislatures to ratify the Constitution
B
proposed treaties with American Indians to allow the peaceful settlement of new territories
C
more than doubled the size of the United States
D
established a method for admitting new states to the Union
5) The historical era referred to as westward expansion is most characterized by
A
increasing need for social reform
B
growing urbanization
C
fighting of a civil war
D
changing settlement patterns
6) During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?
A
Early 1700s
B
early 1800s
C
late 1700s
D
early 1900s
7) In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
A
1903
B
1789
C
1803
D
1912
8) Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war between the United States and Mexico?
A
Treaty of Paris
B
Treaty of Washington
C
Adams-Onís Treaty
D
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
9) Which of these is required of a U.S. territory in order for it to become a U.S. state?
A
Election of a state governor
B
Appointment of the first postmaster
C
A population of 60,000 people
D
An established form of currency
10) How did many Americans act on their belief that the United States in the nineteenth century had a manifest destiny?
A
Many farmers switched from food crops to cash crops.
B
Many businesses expanded and added new employees
C
Many women demanded equality and the right to vote.
D
Many settlers moved west to start a new life
11) How did President Polk's placement of soldiers along the Rio Grande contribute to the outbreak of war with Mexico?
A
U.S. soldiers patrolled a disputed region that Mexico considered its own
B
The Mexican army desired to show it was superior to the military strength of the United States.
C
Generals of the U.S. Army desired a war to test new weapons.
D
Texas residents encouraged U.S. soldiers to conduct cross-border raids against Mexican outposts.
12) Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the nineteenth century located?
A
West of the Mississippi River
B
Along the Canadian border with the United States
C
Southeastern portion of the United States
D
West of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River
13) Which trail traveled to the state of Utah?
A
Portland trail
B
Oregon trail
C
Mormon trail
D
California Trail
14) As a result of the Oregon Treaty, the United States achieved its goal of —
A
expanding westward to the Pacific Ocean
B
acquiring land for a southwestern railroad
C
securing the southern border of the country
D
reserving western territory for American Indians
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