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  • Pick 1 of the 2 Presidents: Andrew Jackson or Thomas Jefferson. How could you make a case for them believing in Manifest Destiny?
    Various Answers
  • Who was the 11th President of the US?
    James Polk
    William Henry Harrison
    John Tyler
    Andrew Jackson
  • Describe 1 thing in the picture that shows Manifest Destiny
    Various Answers
  • Identify 3 reasons why Americans went to Oregon on the Oregon trail?
    To Trap and Trade Beaver pelts, to be missionaries to the NA, to see the Ocean, to escape economic issues in the states, etc.
  • Why type of people came to Utah in the 1840s?
    Business Men
    Miners
    Mormons
    Soldiers
  • What were Polks 3 parts to his War Plan vs Mexico?
    1) Secure the southern border of Texas 2) Take the Cali cities 3) Capture the mexican capital Mexico City
  • The Oregon Trail Started in the current state of ______________ and ended in the current state of __________.
    Illinois, Oregon
    Missouri, Washington
    Illinois, California
    Missouri, Oregon
  • What is "Manifest Destiny"?
    The idea that the United States was meant to expand west to the Pacific Ocean
  • What did the Missouri Compromise say should happen to California in terms of becoming a state?
    It didn't. The line went through the middle of the state so California became an issue if it would be FREE/SLAVE
  • Who was the dictator of Mexico who made the Texans angry?
    Santa Anna
  • Who won the Battle of the Alamo?
    The Mexicans
  • What is a boomtown?
    A town that becomes populated in a quick amount of time
  • How much did the U.S. pay for the Mexican Cession?
    $15 million
  • Who won the Battle of San Jacinto?
    The Texans
  • Describe one thing in the picture that shows Manifest Destiny
    Various Answers
  • What is one reason the U.S. and Mexico were angry at each other in 1845?
    the U.S. added Texas, Mexico wouldn't sell CA and NM, Texas border disagreement
  • Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession located in?
    Northwest
    Southeast
    Southwest
    Northeast
  • 5Name 4 current States that held land in the area that was given to the US in the "Mexican Cession".
    California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming.
  • What was a 49er?
    One who came to California in search of gold!
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