Hist 105 Chapter 8 Test
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 was Stephen Douglas relevant to the legacy of Henry Clay in the 1850 Compromise?
Because he championed the act when Clay and other old leaders could not attend.
Why was Franklin Pierce selected as the Democratic nominee who eventually won the 1852 presidential election?
Because he was a northern man with southern sympathies and he was a brigadier general in the Mexican-American War.
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 many northerners protest against the Fugitive Slave Act?
Because it required them to help catch runaways.
Why was California statehood controversial?
Because there was no slave state to add as a pair with it to preserve the balance.
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 did the Wilmot Proviso attempt to resonate with Southern Democrats?
By reserving land for white yeoman farmers
Which of the following countries has NOT had control over Texas?
Great Britain
How did the leak of the Ostend Manifesto in 1854 impact President Pierce's policy?
He decided to give up on the annexation of Cuba or potential military action against Spain due to strong public pressure.
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.
How did the death of his son prior to his inauguration impact Franklin Pierce's policies?
It made him completely focused on the territorial and economic expansion of America.
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
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
Which was NOT a part of the Compromise of 1850?
Texas gained land from the eastern part of New Mexico.
Which of the following did the Gadsden Purchase of 1853 complete?
The lower 48
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.
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
How did the views of David Wilmot and John Calhoun on the expansion of slavery differ?
Wilmot was anti-slavery, while Calhoun was for keeping slavery in the US.
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.
What is most likely the message of this political cartoon?
The Democrats were responsible for the violence in Kansas.
