Manifest Destiny
Define Manifest Destiny
Belief that the U.S. should expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
What was the first land acquisition by the U.S.?
Louisiana Purchase, 1803
Who led the Texas Army in the Texas Revolution?
Sam Houston
Why did settlers move west
Economic opportunities
Which president won the election of 1844 by promising Manifest Destiny?
James K. Polk
What treaty led to the acquisition of Florida?
Adams-Onis Treaty, 1819
What was the final battle of the Texas Revolution?
Battle of San Jacinto
What was the name of the trail to travel to Oregon?
Oregon Trail
Name two reasons Americans believed in Manifest Destiny.
Expanding democracy, security, pioneering spirit, romanticizing the West, future prosperity
Name the agreement that set the Oregon border at the 49°N line
Oregon Treaty, 1846
Why did it take 10 years for Texas to join the U.S.?
Slavery issue, fear of war with Mexico.
Who led the Mormons to Utah?
Brigham Young
How did Manifest Destiny contribute to westward migration?
Encouraged settlers to move west for land and opportunity.
Why did the U.S. want the Gadsden Purchase?
To build railroads
What was the border dispute that led to the U.S.-Mexican War?
Rio Grande vs. Nueces River.
What year did the California Gold Rush begin?
1849