Which conclusion is best supported by evidence in the map?

All of the trails had the hazard of crossing mountains

Which set of terms best completes the graphic organizer?

migration, territory, annexation

How does the artist demonstrate a belief in Manifest Destiny?

Pioneers moving West bring new transport and comm. tech

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?

provided procedures for establishing territories and states

Why does President Polk argue California should become part of the United States?

The land may produce great riches.

Many families struggled in the cold of the ___, but by taking the ___ gave them a warmer trip

Rocky Mountains…Gadsden Purchase

Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Manifest Destiny?

Most acquisitions were west of the Mississippi River.

How did many Americans act on the belief of the Manifest Destiny of the US in the 1800s?

Many settlers moved west to start anew life.

How did Pres. Polk's placement of soldiers along the Rio Grande contribute to war with Mexico?

US patrolled a region that Mexico considered its own

Where did many Asian immigrants during the 1800s arrive to the United States?

California along the Pacific Ocean

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1
Which conclusion is best supported by evidence in the map?
All of the trails had the hazard of crossing mountains
The Santa Fe Trail and Oregon Trail were the same length
The Oregon Trail was more traveledthan the other trails
Mormon Trail was a faster trip because it was more direct
2
How does the territory need to changefor statehood?
more population overall
a new set of government land grants
a different form of government
more men owning ranches and farms
3
During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?
early 1900s
late 1700s
early 1700s
early 1800s
4
Which treaty established these terms of peace to end the war?
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Washington
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
5
Which set of terms best completes the graphic organizer?
democracy, migration, territory
migration, territory, annexation
diversity, annexation, migration
territory, democracy, diversity
6
How does the artist demonstrate a belief in Manifest Destiny?
Women are shown leading pioneers tonew lands
Pioneers moving West bring new transport and comm. tech
Farmers are shown plowing land andhunting animals
New tech is shown being used to defeat Natives in the West.
7
How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?
Gave president the power to purchase foreign territory
provided procedures for establishing territories and states
provided policies for acquiring territory from Indian tribes
It provided a review process for laws in new territories
8
In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?
1803
1789
1776
1849
9
Which territory was added to the United States as a result of the U.S.Mexican War?
IV
II
I
III
10
Why does President Polk argue California should become part of the United States?
The land may produce great riches.
The US needs to limit the influence of foreign powers
The region needs a democratic government
The population consists of mainly U.S. citizens
11
Many families struggled in the cold of the ___, but by taking the ___ gave them a warmer trip
Rocky Mountains…Louisiana Purchase
Great Plains…Louisiana Purchase
Rocky Mountains…Gadsden Purchase
Mississippi River…Gadsden Purchase
12
Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Manifest Destiny?
Most acquisitions were west of the Mississippi River.
Most acquisitions were east of the Mississippi River
Most acquisitions were along the Canadian border
Most acquisitions were in the southeast United States
13
Which modern day states can be found in the Louisiana Purchase?
New Mexico and Kansas
Nebraska and Illinois
Louisiana and New Mexico
Kansas and Nebraska
14
How did many Americans act on the belief of the Manifest Destiny of the US in the 1800s?
Many women demanded equality andthe right to vote
Many businesses expanded and addednew employees
Many farmers switched from food crops to cash crops
Many settlers moved west to start anew life.
15
What area is indicated with the ? on the map?
Indian Territory
disputed territory with France
Texas Territory
Gadsden Purchase
16
This example of American art is best known as
American Gothic by Grant Wood
The Bridle Path by Winslow Homer
Under the Horse Chestnut Tree byMary Cassatt
American Progress by John Gast
17
How did Pres. Polk's placement of soldiers along the Rio Grande contribute to war with Mexico?
The Mex army wanted to show superiority over the US Military
US patrolled a region that Mexico considered its own
Generals of the U.S. Army desired awar to test new weapons.
Texan encouraged US soldiers to conduct cross border raids
18
What is the justification O'Sullivan provides for the expansion of the United States to Oregon?
to spread democracy
to spread slavery
to spread Christianity
to spread capitalism
19
Where did many Asian immigrants during the 1800s arrive to the United States?
California along the Pacific Ocean
the Great Plains along the MississippiRiver
Alaska along the Bering Sea
Texas along the Rio Grande River

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