Manifest Destiny
Texas
Mexican-American War
California Gold Rush
Oregon Territory
Religious Migration
Picture Round
100
This belief held that the U.S. was destined to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Manifest Destiny
100
This country Texas won its independence from in 1836.
Mexico
100
This U.S. president supported the war and believed Mexico had attacked American soil.
James K Polk
100
People who rushed to California in 1849 were called this.
Forty-Niners
100
This trail was used by settlers moving west to Oregon.
Oregon Trail
100
This religious group migrated west to escape persecution.
Mormons
100
What is #6?
Florida
200
Who did supporters of Manifest Destiny say gave them the right to expand west?
God
200
What does ANNEX mean?
To bring into the country
200
Why did annexing Texas increase tensions between the U.S. and Mexico?
It created border disputes
200
What city in California saw the most dramatic increase in population due to the Gold Rush?
San Francisco
200
The slogan “54°40’ or Fight!” referred to a dispute between the U.S. and this country.
Great Britain
200
This leader guided the Mormons to Utah.
Brigham Young
200
What is #4?
Louisiana Purchase
300
Many Northerners opposed Manifest Destiny because they feared expansion would spread this.
Slavery
300
This battle became a famous symbol of Texas resistance.
The Alamo
300
This treaty ended the Mexican-American War.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
300
Gold was discovered in 1848 at this location in California.
Sutters Mill
300
Why was the Oregon Country so desirable?
Fertile land, gentle climate
300
He founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
Joseph Smith
300
What is #3?
Texas Annexation
400
What are two things supporters of Manifest Destiny want to spread?
Democracy, Christianity and/or American values
400
Many Northerners opposed annexing Texas because they believed it would add another...
Slave state
400
As a result of the war, Mexico gave the U.S. what?
Mexican Cession
400
The Gold Rush led to economic growth but also caused negative effects on this group of people.
Native Americans
400
Settlers traveling along the Oregon Trail helped fulfil this ideal
Manifest Destiny
400
The Mormons settled near this large body of water.
Great Salt Lake
400
What is #7
Mexican Cession
500
This newspaper editor first used the term “Manifest Destiny” in 1845.
John L O'Sullivan
500
What were the three things Mexico asked of Texas citizens who settled there?
1) Become Mexican citizens
2) Learn Spanish
3) Become Catholic
4) No Slaves
500
What did Polk say to convince Congress to declare war on Mexico?
"They have shed American blood on our soil"
500
Name two individuals that become extremely successful OUTSIDE of gold mining during the Gold Rush
JA Folger and Levi Strauss
500
What were TWO push factors that caused people to move to Oregon?
Floods, disease, bad economy, corrupt bankers, religious persecution
500
Why were the Mormons forced to leave Illinois?
Religious persecution and violence against them.
500
What is #5?
Gadsden Purchase