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Chapter 15 Assessment

Quiz by Ethan Guthrie Herrell

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  • Q1
    What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent? Manifest destiny? (Pg. 279)
    Manifest destiny
    Monroe Doctrine
    Louisiana Purchase
    Great Awakening
    300s
  • Q2
    The United States acquired land in all of these ways except (Pg. 279)
    through treaties.
    through settlement.
    through war.
    through inheritance.
    300s
  • Q3
    Before the early 1800s, which two countries claimed the Louisiana Territory? (pg. 280)
    Russia and Mexico
    United States and Great Britain
    France and Spain
    Canada and Mexico
    300s
  • Q4
    How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States? (Pg. 281)
    It limited trade opportunities.
    It doubled the nation's size.
    It led to war.
    It led to the discovery of a water route across the country.
    300s
  • Q5
    What was one reason the United States wanted to acquire Florida? (pg. 282)
    to end raids on Georgia farms
    to increase the population
    to control the Mississippi River
    to provide a short route to Europe
    300s
  • Q6
    Why did some northerners oppose the annexation of Texas? (pg. 285)
    Spain had a claim to Texas.
    Texas was too large to be a state.
    Texas allowed slavery.
    Spain demanded too high a price for Texas.
    300s
  • Q7
    Which event occurred before Stephen F. Austin started a colony in Texas? (Pg. 283)
    General Santa Anna was captured.
    Texas won its independence.
    Mexico declared independence.
    The battle at the Alamo was fought.
    300s
  • Q8
    Which of these was an incentive for settlers to travel to Oregon Country? (pg. 287)
    Canadian citizenship
    religious freedom
    fertile farmland
    gold deposits
    300s
  • Q9
    Which of these was a campaign slogan in President Polk’s 1844 campaign? (pg. 287)
    "All of Oregon or none!"
    "Victory or death!"
    "Rough and ready!"
    "Remember the Alamo!"
    300s
  • Q10
    Why did the Tejanos resent the Americans settling in Texas? (pg. 283)
    They were settling illegally.
    They did not allow slavery.
    They were unwilling to work.
    They demanded that they be made citizens.
    300s
  • Q11
    What was Mexico’s policy toward slavery in 1830? (pg. 283)
    Farmers depended upon it.
    It was a debated issue between Mexican states.
    It was illegal.
    Mexico traded slaves for crops.
    300s
  • Q12
    Which of these contributed to the start of the Mexican-American War? (pg. 288)
    the Battle of Buena Vista
    the U.S. invasion of California
    the annexation of Texas by the U.S. Congress
    the election of James K. Polk
    300s
  • Q13
    How was Mexico affected by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? (pg. (290)
    It decreased its territory by half.
    It provided more jobs for citizens.
    It increased trade opportunities.
    It gained valuable farmland.
    300s
  • Q14
    Which of these describes President Polk? (pg. 288)
    He bought land that proved to be of little use to the country.
    He did all he could to avoid war with Mexico.
    He wanted the United States to increase its territory.
    He worked to build friendships with border nations.
    300s
  • Q15
    Which opinion was expressed by those who opposed the expansion of the United States? (pg. 290)
    The United States was too crowded.
    The United States bullied its weaker neighbors.
    The United States was less safe than it was before.
    The United States should return territories won in battle.
    300s

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