Test Next Wed. 4/10

There will be a test on Western Expansion/Manifest Destiny next Wed. 4/10.
The study guide is in your Google account and on this site:
http://mrduffhistoryclass.wikispaces.com/Western+Expansion

Manifest Destiny
Florida
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Mexican Cession
Oregon
Gold Rush
Expansion of Slavery
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Alamo
Texas Independence
Sam Houston
Stephen Austin
Sutters Mill, CA (1849)
Zachary Taylor
Winfield Scott
General Santa Anna
James Polk
"54' 40 or Fight"
Mexican-American War

1. What is Manifest Destiny? How did the people in this unit pursue this idea?

2. Do you think moving west was an easy endeavor? Explain.

3. The United States had now expanded itself from “sea to shining sea.” Do you think this was done in a noble way or were there some dishonorable moments? Provide details to back up your answer.

4. Why did Americans get a “fever” for western expansion after all this land was conquered? What did early settlers hope for as they moved west?