manifest destiny
Who was the first person to use the term “Manifest Destiny?”
John L. O’ Sullivan
What was the primary goal of the United states during westward expansion
To expand the united states and spread its influence across the country
What were the conditions like during the trail of tears
hash conditions like freezing temperatures, disease and more
What treaty was signed to end the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Which of the following was a significant event that contributed to the idea of manifest destiny
The Louisiana Purchase
how many native Americans died and were forced to relocate
2,500-6,000 died and 60,000 were forced to relocate
Double jeopardy!
What War resulted from Manifest Destiny?
The Mexican-American War
Which trail was primary used by settlers traveling to Oregon in the Mid-1800s
the oregon trail
what policy lead to the trail of tears
Indian removal act
The annexation of this state, which had been part of Mexico, was a key event in the westward expansion and a major factor in the Mexican-American War.
Texas
Which event led to the United States acquiring the territories of California, Nevada, and other southwestern lands?
The Mexican-American War
Where did the native Americans travel to
Lands west of the Mississippi River
The belief in Manifest Destiny was used to justify the displacement and forced removal of this group of people from their lands.
Native Americans
Which law allowed settlers in Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether to permit slavery, leading to violent conflict?
The Kansas- Nebraska Act
how were the tribes forced off their ancestral land
through treaties and the Indian removal act