QUESTIONS 13-14: Mexican American War (Western Expansion Test)

• Due Apr 18, 2022 at 11:59pm
• Points 17
• Questions 3
• Available Apr 15, 2022 at 12am - May 25, 2022 at 11:59pm
• Time Limit None
• Allowed Attempts Unlimited

Instructions

This is a map of the Nation in 1845, on the eve of war with Mexico. As you can see, Texas has not been annexed yet. Since achieving independence in 1836, it has acted as a Republic. As Mexico disputes the red territory with Texas, the Congress continues to debate over granting Statehood. Meanwhile, the Oregon Country is till shared with Britain. Enter James K. Polk, who has promised to fulfill America's Manifest Destiny by gaining all of this land, by whatever means possible...

QUESTIONS 13-14: Western Expansion Test
DIRECTIONS: By the end of this unit you will be able to answer all the questions listed above. However, at this point in the Unit, you should be ready to answer up to this Question. GOOD LUCK!

• To practice the full test at the end of this unit click this link: TEST 8: Western Expansion

1	What are the seven major territories on the map of the United States?
2	What events led to the addition of the major territories on the map?
3	What best describes the results of the Louisiana Purchase?
4	What best describes the Louisiana Territory?
5	What were the major results of the War of 1812?
6	What were the major results of the Missouri Compromise?
7	What issues increased sectional tensions between the north and south?
8	What best describes the Indian Removal Act?
9	What best describes the argument made by the Cherokee before their removal?
10	What best describes Andrew Jackson's policies toward Native Americans?
11	What best describes the idea of Manifest Destiny?
12	What elements of Manifest Destiny are portrayed in the painting American Progress?
13	What events led to the Mexican American War?
14	What best describes the Mexican-American War?
15	What were the major results of the Mexican Cession?