Unit 7--Westward Expansion (Manifest Destiny) Flashcards
1
Q
What was manifest destiny?
A
The settlers thought they had the right to move west
2
Q
What land was acquired by the British because of the treaty?
A
The Oregon Territory
3
Q
what happened when taking Texas?
A
The U.S Mexican war
4
Q
What was a land given by Mexico because of the Treaty of Hidalgo?
A
The Mexican cession
5
Q
What was the California rush?
A
This was when they found gold in California and everybody started moving there
