Unit 7 - Westward Expansion Flashcards
1
Q
What is Manifest Destiny?
A
It was the belief that it’s America’s destiny to own land from coast to coast.
2
Q
What is the Oregon Territory?
A
It was land the U.S got from Britain through a treaty and marked the achievement of Manifest Destiny.
3
Q
What caused the U.S-Mexican War?
A
It was caused by the U.S annexing Texas and border disputes between Texas and Mexico.
4
Q
What is the Mexican Cession?
A
It’s the land the U.S got from Mexico through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
5
Q
What was the California Gold Rush?
A
Many people came to California seeking gold and caused a major population increase.
