Growing West

Question 1

What was Manifest Destiny?

Answer 1

All about expanding WEST from the original 13 colonies. Wanted to expand from Pacific to Atlantic, to control North America.

Question 2

What was their first acquiring of land (besides colonies?) Who bought it? What states were acquired?

Answer 2

First purchase was the Louisiana Purchase. Doubled the size of the U.S. (Arkansas, Kansas, Montana, North & South Dakota, and more) Purchased by Thomas Jefferson from the French (Napoleon).

Question 3

Which state was first with Mexico, then left and started their own country then became a state later on?

Answer 3

Texas. Used to be “country of texas”

Question 4

How did california become part of the U.S.?

Answer 4

U.S. won the Mexican/American war and signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo.

Question 5

What was part of the California territory during Manifest destiny?

Answer 5

California Nevada Arizona New Mexico, Utah

Question 6

How did we get the Oregon Territory?

Answer 6

Signed a treaty with Great Britain.