Quiz Me! - Era: Westward Expansion Test your knowledge about the Westward Expansion era. 1 / 10 Which statement best describes why the annexation of Texas created conflict in the United States? Northern states argued it was another way for southern states to extend slavery. Mexico refused to let the United States purchase Texas in 1827 and 1829. Presidents Tyler and Polk both rejected the Congressional joint resolution. The Senate rejected President John Tyler’s treaty to annex Texas. 2 / 10 How did the Mormon Trail affect Manifest Destiny and westward expansion? The Mormon Trail covered 13000 miles and was the longest trail heading west. The Mormon Trail and Oregon Trail both attracted settlers to the West. Mormons established communities, spread agriculture, which led to statehood. 70,000 Mormons settled in the Rocky Mountains to escape persecution. 3 / 10 Which of the following was NOT one of the conditions of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? Mexican citizens were required to move south of the Rio Grande The Rio Grande River was recognized as Texas’ southern border The U.S. paid Mexico $15 million Mexico surrendered claims to Texas 4 / 10 John James Audubon helped to describe the spirit of young America by - illustrating a collection of life size American birds teaching art classes at the Hudson River School working to establish five national parks writing the historical novel, Last of the Mohicans 5 / 10 What effect did the Lewis and Clark Expedition have on the nation? Mapping gold deposits caused prospectors to rush into the area to mine. The journals of Lewis and Clark provided valuable scientific information about the area. Native Americans recognized the threat of Americans planning to settle in the area. Lewis and Clark achieved peace with the Native Americans living in the area. 6 / 10 What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase? John Adams sent Lewis and Clarke to explore the new territory. James Madison declared the purchase of the territory unconstitutional. George Washington purchased the land from France for $15 million. Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States. 7 / 10 Why was the Gadsden Purchase significant? It provided a reservation for displaced Navajo, Cherokee, and Chickasaw tribes. It provided a route for a transcontinental railroad and fulfilled Manifest Destiny. It contained the longest trail heading west and covered 1300 square miles. It extended U.S. territory to the Pacific and increased its size by one-third. 8 / 10 What treaty ended the Mexican-American War? The Treaty of DeGarza The Treaty of Paris The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo The Treaty of San Jacinto 9 / 10 What were the terms of the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1821 concerning the acquisition of Florida? Spain agreed to open negotiations with the United States about purchasing the Texas territory. The United States agreed to support Spain in conflicts with their Latin American colonies. The United States agreed not to interfere in the conflicts between Spain and their Latin American colonies. Spain ceded the Florida Territory to the United States for $15 million. 10 / 10 What claim did President Polk use to justify the Mexican-American War? He claimed American soldiers had been captured and taken to Mexican prisons. He claimed that Mexico had shed American blood on American soil. He claimed that Mexico refused to pay the U.S. $15 million in property damages. He claimed the U.S. border was the Nueces River rather than the Rio Grande River. Your score is Restart quiz
