Unit 7--Westward Expansion (Manifest Destiny) Flashcards
What is manifest destiny?
The belief that the expansion of the U.S. across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.
True or False: Manifest Destiny was primarily a 19th-century ideology.
True
Which president is most closely associated with the idea of manifest destiny?
James K. Polk
Fill in the blank: The concept of manifest destiny was used to justify the ______ of Native American lands.
displacement
What year did the U.S. acquire the Louisiana Territory?
1803
Which conflict was partly caused by the desire for westward expansion?
The Mexican-American War
True or False: The Oregon Trail was a significant route for settlers moving west.
True
What was the main purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
To encourage westward migration by providing land to settlers.
Multiple Choice: Which territory was acquired through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming.
What was the impact of the Gold Rush on westward expansion?
It accelerated migration to the West and increased settlement in California.
Fill in the blank: The belief in manifest destiny led to increased tensions over ______.
slavery
What was the Gadsden Purchase?
A 1853 agreement in which the U.S. acquired land from Mexico to facilitate a southern transcontinental railroad.
True or False: The concept of manifest destiny included the idea of spreading democracy and capitalism.
True
Which group of people were primarily displaced due to westward expansion?
Native Americans
What year did the California Gold Rush begin?
1848
Multiple Choice: The term ‘54°40′ or Fight!’ referred to a dispute over which territory?
Oregon Territory
What was the significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
It explored the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and mapped a route to the Pacific.
Fill in the blank: The concept of manifest destiny was often used to justify ______ wars.
aggressive
True or False: The U.S. annexed Texas after it won independence from Mexico.
True
What was the main reason for the U.S. interest in acquiring Florida?
To eliminate Spanish influence and stop Native American raids.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for westward expansion?
Desire for isolation from foreign nations.
What role did railroads play in westward expansion?
They facilitated transportation of people and goods, making westward settlement more accessible.
Fill in the blank: The belief in manifest destiny led to the establishment of ______ settlements in the West.
frontier
What did the Wilmot Proviso propose?
To ban slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico.
True or False: The concept of manifest destiny was universally accepted across the United States.
False
What was the significance of the phrase ‘Go West, young man’?
It encouraged young Americans to seek opportunities and prosperity in the West.
