NEW WORDS
Territories Annex Manifest Destiny
1) The belief that it was natural and the "obvious fate" of the United States to expand and take over territories west of the Mississippi River.
2) Large regions of land that were added to the United States.
3) To add territory to a country.
Write the letter of the territory next to the statement that describes how it was acquired by the United States:
4) The U.S. invaded and defeated Mexico, gaining this territory in the peace treaty that ended the war between the two countries.
5) The U.S. Army invaded this territory, and later the U.S. government acquired it by paying off $5 million of claims against Spain.
6) Several years after gaining its independence from Mexico, this area was admitted to the United States.
7) The United States paid $12 million to France to acquire this territory.
8) The United States and Britain agreed on a boundary that divided this territory and gave the southern part of it to the United States.
9) The U.S. and Mexico agreed on the sale of this small piece of territory.
Circle the BEST answer:
10) Manifest Destiny was the belief that
a) it was right for the U.S. to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
b) native peoples in the U.S. should be treated with respect.
c) the U.S. should respect the land claims of other countries.
d) all U.S. citizens should have the right to vote.
11) Which is a reason the United States wanted to expand westward?
a) to have closer connections with Europe.
b) to give people more room to farm, work, and build homes.
c) to protect the natural environment.
d) to learn about Native American cultures.
12) Which was not an EFFECT that Manifest Destiny had on native peoples?
a) Many Native Americans were pushed off their homelands, and forced onto reservations.
b) Many Mexicans had their land taken by American settlers.
c) Some people remained in the acquired territories and shared their culture with American settlers.
d) All of these statements accurately describe effects Manifest Destiny had on native peoples.
13) Examine the picture above:
1) What are the four most interesting or important details you see in the painting?
2) Explain what you think is happening in the painting. Use specific details from the painting to support your explanation.
3) Explain how this painting is like the activity we did in class. Use details from the activity to explain.
4) Describe what you think the woman in the center of the painting represents, and explain why you think so.