America's “manifest destiny” was to “become the greatest nation on earth.” “spread liberty and federated self-government

to all the nations.” “overspread and to possess the whole of the

continent.” “protect the western hemisphere from

European dictators.”

“overspread and to possess the whole of the continent.”

What was the greatest spur to American settlement of the Oregon territory? Beaver trapping gold mining missionaries hunting

missionaries

Why did the Texas settlers decide to fight for independence? The Texans disliked the Mexican constitution

of 1824 the Texans believed in Manifest Destiny A Mexican army invaded Texas The Mexican government was unstable

A Mexican army invaded Texas

Which of the following was not true of Sam Houston? He supported secession during the Civil War. He professed conversion to Christianity. The Indians once called him “Big Drunk.” he was the president of the Republic of Texas.

He supported secession during the Civil War.

The ____________ Trail was the most important trail in the settlement of the far West. Mormon Oregon Sante Fe Western

Oregon

The ________ Trail was a trade route between Mexico and the United States. Mormon Oregon Santa Fe Western

Sante Fe

What mission became the rallying cry during the Texas' war for independence? _________

The Alamo

A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ brought American settlers to Texas

A) Stephen Austin

A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ fought Texans and Americans

C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ won Texan independence

B) Sam Houston

A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ slaughter of a small Texas outpost by

the Mexican army

D) Alamo

A) Stephen Austin B) Sam Houston C) Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna D) Alamo E) Battle of San Jacinto ___ defeat of Mexico that led to Texan

independence

E) Battle of San Jacinto

True/False   ___ The Whitmans opposed the coming of

American settlers to Oregon.

False

True/False   ___ The Oregon Trail made travel safe

and comfortable

False

True/False   ___ Texas defeated Santa Anna and won

its independence with an army of only 800 men.

True