Ch 8: MTEL History: Manifest Destiny Chapter Exam

How did John Quincy Adams's view on expansionism differ from that of most expansionists?

Adams was focused on expanding towards the entire continent, while most expansionists were focused on occupying the lands void of European settlers.

Why did the Mexican-American War of 1846 occur?

Because Mexico never recognized Texas' independence, and disputed its borders even after its annexation into the U.S.

Why did the Democrats nominate James Polk instead of Martin Van Buren in 1844?

Because Polk was the dark horse candidate that might beat Clay.

Why was John Tyler called 'His Accidency'?

Because he filled two federal offices after the incumbent died.

Why was there so much popular support for expansionism?

Because it offered people a second chance with new opportunities in business and cheap land.

Why did President Polk send troops onto the Texas/Mexico border?

Because the border was in dispute and Mexico wouldn't sell it.

How do the views of William Walker on expansionism compare to those of John O'Sullivan?

Both of them believed in expansionism, but O'Sullivan originally came up with the concept of Manifest Destiny, while Walker used force to try and implement it.

How and why did Henry Clay impact the political career of John Tyler?

By having him thrown out of the Whig Party, because of vetoing a banking bill so that Clay would have a better chance at the next election.

How did the Wilmot Proviso attempt to resonate with Southern Democrats?

By reserving land for white yeoman farmers

Which of these was NOT a cause for the Democratic Party to split ahead of the 1848 presidential election?

Democrats Cass and Van Buren could not agree on provisions specific to California's advancement into statehood

Which of the following did Tyler accomplish as president?

Establishing Maine's border with the Webster-Ashburton Treaty

Which of the following countries has NOT had control over Texas?

Great Britain

Why did Tyler join the Whig Party if he didn't believe in their policies?

He felt that the Democrats under Jackson were behaving improperly.

How did President Polk initially attempt to resolve the border dispute with Mexico?

He sent a diplomat, John Slidell, to try to negotiate with the Mexican government.

Which of the following was NOT accomplished by President James K. Polk?

He supported a joint resolution in Congress that allowed for the annexation in Texas in 1844.

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the California Gold Rush?

It had a direct impact on the U.S. presidential election in 1848

How did the Senate react to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

It ratified the treaty, but the Wilmot Proviso never passed both houses.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Oregon Trail?

It started off as a road built by the government.

Which of the following was NOT a reason some Americans opposed annexing Texas?

It would have led to war against Texans who wanted annexation

How did California become a state free of slavery in 1850?

Its newly-formed government skipped the territorial stage by declaring California slave free in its constitution

Based on what you've learned in this lesson, which of these people would have most likely supported slavery in the new territory?

John C. Calhoun

How did Tyler's attempted annexation of Texas impact the election?

The failed Princeton PR event crushed any hopes he had of getting reelected when two important diplomats were killed.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding John Sutter's and James Marshall's role in the California Gold Rush?

The federal government seized Sutter's land and all of his gold

Which of the following was NOT a result of Mexico's loosened immigration standards in its northeastern region?

The northern residents' defeat of Mexican General Santa Anna at the Alamo.

Why did Whig Party nominee Zachary Taylor resonate well with northern Americans?

They appreciated Taylor's long military service and opposition to sectionalism

What did the slogan '54°40 or Fight!' mean to the people who used it?

They'd go to war to set the border of Oregon at 54°40'.

How did Tyler's view of the annexation of Texas differ from Van Buren's position?

Tyler wanted Texas to be annexed, while Van Buren opposed it

Tyler's attempt to annex Texas during his presidency _____.

failed; the Senate refused to ratify his annexation treaty

Which of the following defines Manifest Destiny?

The belief that America should expand across the continent.

This map best represents the United States after which event?

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo