Upgrade to remove ads
Only $35.99/year

Westward Expansion to 1850

Terms in this set (33)

The Mexican-American War was sparked by a dispute over
the location of the border between the two countries.
In the early decades of the nineteenth century, "mountain men" such as Jedediah Smith and Jim Beckwourth explored the western United States and earned a living by trapping animals for their fur. How did they contribute to westward expansion?
They blazed trails that later pioneers would follow.
The Oregon Trail was created
in search of opportunities in the western United States.
What were two of Sam Houston's accomplishments during the Texas War for Independence?
He kept the army together and defeated the Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto.
What was one consequence of the U.S. annexation of Texas in 1845?
increased tension with Mexico that eventually led to war
What is the most likely reason Thoreau and other Americans opposed the Mexican War?
They believed it was a plot by southerners to add slave states to the country.
What role did David Crockett play in the Texas Revolution?
He fought as a volunteer to help Texas win its independence.
What is the most likely reason Thoreau and other Americans opposed the Mexican War?
They believed it was a plot by southerners to add slave states to the country.
In 1820, Congress reduced the price of federal land to $1.25 per acre. What was the purpose of this policy?
to promote settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains
Which of the following are effects of the philosophy of Manifest Destiny?
I and II
What was the significance of the Santa Fe Trail in westward expansion?
It was the most important route for pioneers planning to settle in the Southwest.
How did the massive amount of gold mined in California in the late 1840s and early 1850s impact the U.S. economy?
It increased the available money supply.
Mormon pioneers established Salt Lake City in 1847, shortly before the area became part of the United States. The town was important to westward expansion because it was
the only major settlement between the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada.
How did the U.S. victory in the Mexican War most likely affect the majority of Americans?
It strengthened their belief in manifest destiny.
Using the information in the passage, what can be concluded about the discovery of gold in California in 1848?
There were many negative consequences for some people.
Sets with similar terms