Westward expansion

Question 1

What was the outcome of the Battle at Little Bighorn?

Answer 1

The US Army was defeated by the Indians, but eventually the Indians were forced onto reservations

Question 2

The conflict at Wounded Knee Creek marked ________________.

Answer 2

the end of Native life on the Plains

Question 3

The main issue in James K. Polk’s 1844 presidential campaign was his solid commitment to:

Answer 3

territorial acquisition and westward expansion

Question 4

The American victory in the Mexican-American War resulted in ____________________________.

A. The spread of slavery into the West of the United States

B. The realization of the idea of Manifest Destiny

C. The annexation of Mexico City by the American Army

Answer 4

A and B

Question 5

After the Spanish American War ___________.

A. America establishes colonies in the Pacific.

B. American influence stretched beyond its borders.

C. America forced Cuba to amend its constitution.

Answer 5

All of the above

Question 6

After 1900, American foreign policy dictated that in order to be a world power, a nation must _____.

Answer 6

have a large modern navy and bases overseas to support the ships.

Question 7

Supporters of James K. Polk cried “Fifty-four Forty or Fight,” which meant _________________.

Answer 7

they wanted all of Oregon to the 54º 40’ north latitude line.