Manifest Destiny
what does "manifest destiny" literally mean?
Obvious fate
When did the U.S. buy the Louisiana Territory?
1803
Which general invaded Florida in 1818 despite being told to only stop the raids?
Andrew Jackson
What was "oregon fever"
The rush of pioneers moving to Oregon after hearing reports of its "paradise-like" qualities.
What was the name of the short-lived republic declared by American settlers in California?
The Bear Flag Republic
Name one "not-so-good" side effect of Manifest Destiny.
Conflicts with neighbors (Mexico)
Taking land from Native Americans
By how much did the Louisiana Purchase increase the size of the U.S.?
Doubled it
What was Secretary John Quincy Adams' message to Spain regarding Florida?
"Govern or Get Out"
What was the name of the low, flat passage through the Rockies discovered in 1824?
South Pass
Why did the U.S. make the Gadsden Purchase in 1853?
To gain flat land perfect for building railroads
Many Americans believed God wanted the US to expand - what is this belief called?
Divine Right
Why was the port of New Orleans vital to American farmers?
It allowed them to ship crops down the Mississippi River to the rest of the world
What were the "old three hundred"?
The first 297 families who settled in Austin's colony.
What slogan did James K. Polk use during his 1844 campaign regarding Oregon?
"Fifty-four forty or fight!".
What was the name of the 1848 treaty that ended the Mexican-American War?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Who coined the phrase "Manifest Destiny" in 1845?
John O'Sullivan
What geographic feature became the western border of the U.S. after this purchase?
Rocky Mountains
What happened in 1829 that angered American settlers in Texas?
The outlawing of slavery
Which 4 nations originally claimed Oregon Country?
Russia, Spain, Great Britain, and the U.S.
Who were the "Ninos Heroes"
Six young Mexican cadets who died defending Chapultepec Castle rather than surrender.
What is the name of the first painting we analyzed to discuss Manifest Destiny?
American Progress
What was a common argument against buying the Louisiana Territory?
- too big to govern
- Constitution did not give the President power to buy foreign land
What happened to every defender at the Battle of the Alamo?
Every Texan defender was killed by Santa Anna’s army
The U.S. and Great Britain eventually agreed to split Oregon at which line of latitude?
49th parallel
The U.S. claimed the Rio Grande as the Texas border, but Mexico claimed it was which river?
Nueces River