Which countries previously owned the land that is a part of the state of Texas?
Mexico and Spain
Why did many Texans want to declare independence from Mexico?
They believed they were losing their rights to Mexico’s central government.
What role did this saying have in the history of Texas? REMEMBER EL ALAMO
It reminded Texans of a devastating battle that motivated them in their war for independence.
Which statements correctly describe Zachary Taylor’s role in the Mexican-American War and the effects of that role?
He gained fame in the war and won election as president.
He won the Battle of Buena Vista even though he was outnumbered.
Why did many Texans want to declare independence from Mexico?
They believed they were losing their rights to Mexico’s central government.
Mexico was angry when the United States________
made Texas a state
The United States believed that the boundary with Mexico was at the _________
Rio Grande
Mexico believed that the boundary with the United States was at the______
Nueces River

Which territory is most accurately described by the text in the box?
Oregon Territory
How did the Pacific Railway Act affect westward migration?
It authorized the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.

This map shows U.S. territorial acquisitions over time.
Which area did the United States receive from Mexico as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?
Area A
The___________provided a means of long-distance communication before
Pony Express
The pony express provided a means of long-distance communication before the ________
first transcontinental telegraph
The overland mail route that ran prior to the Pony Express was a__________ means of communication.
The transcontinental telegraph was a_______________ means of communication than the Pony Express.
slower
quicker
Which quotes best reflect the American beliefs of Manifest Destiny?
“The United States is better off without the uncivilized Native Americans in the West.”
“The United States has the natural right to expand all the way to the Pacific Ocean.”
How did the Pacific Railway Act affect westward migration?
It authorized the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.
Which action best completes the graphic organizer?
The U.S. gains land from Mexico in the Mexican Cession.
Which belief contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
Americans believed it was their right and duty to move west and occupy the entire width of the continent.
What most likely were some of the motivations for U.S. settlers to migrate West?
People found gold in many areas.
Land was plentiful and inexpensive.
People wanted to escape enslavement and persecution.

What does the painting BEST express about western expansion?
The positive effects of Manifest Destiny such as development of transportation and communication networks in the West.
What does the painting BEST express about western expansion?
the positive effects of Manifest Destiny such as development of transportation and communication networks in the West
What were some motivations for U.S. settlers to migrate West
People found gold in many areas.
Land was plentiful and inexpensive.
People wanted to escape enslavement and persecution.
Which belief contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
Americans believed it was their right and duty to move west and occupy the entire width of the continent.
Which quotes reflect the beliefs of Manifest Destiny?
“Native American cultures are uncivilized, and I do not need to learn about them.”
“The United States has the natural right to expand all the way to the Pacific Ocean.”

The United States gained the territory marked in purple in the______
Gadsden Purchase