Manifest Destiny to Reform
Study Guide
1. Define Manifest Destiny-American’s belief that God
wanted them to expand to the west coast.
2. List what you know about the Louisiana PurchaseThe Louisiana Purchase was bough from France,
for 15 million dollars, doubled the size of the U.S.
and was the single largest real estate transaction in
history.
3. Define diplomacy-Diplomacy is defined as peaceful
relationships between 2 or more countries.
4. Explain how the U.S. acquired the Oregon CountryAn agreement between the U.S. and Great Britain
divided the Oregon Country at the 49th parallel.
Creating the Northern border between the U.S. and
Canada in the Northwest.
5. Why was the annexation of Texas a controversial
issue?-The Annexation of Texas was controversial
because Texas allowed slavery. The northern
states were hesitant to add such a large piece of
southern land.
6. How did the war with Mexico begin?-The war with
Mexico was started over a border dispute with
Texas.
7. What was the end result of the Mexican and
American War?-As a result of the Mexican
American War the Mexico ceded the southwest
(Mexican Cession) and gave up it’s claims to Texas.
The U.S. paid $15 million
8. What was the main purpose of the Gadsden
Purchase?-Americans wanted the Gadsden
Purchase because it would establish the southern
border and was a piece of level ground that would
be good for the railroad to use.
9. What year did the U.S. acquire Florida?-1819 from
Spain
10.
What year was the Gadsden Purchase bought
from Spain?-1853 from Spain
11.
How was Texas and the Mexican Cession
acquired? Through battle during the Mexican
American War
12.
What were the purposes of the Lewis and
Clark Expedition?-To map out the new territory,
look for a northwest passage, and discover new
species of animals/plant life/natives in the west.
13.
What were the legacies of the Claifornios?-The
Clifornios revealed the area of California to the
world, and soon the rest of the world would flock
to California.
14.
What were the reasons why the Mountain Men
went west?-Looking for an adventurous life and
furs to sale.
15.
What was the legacy of the missionaries?Missionaries went west to spread Christianity to
Natives, but in reality they carried diseases that
killed most natives.
16.
Who were the 49ers?-Gold miners who rushed
to California in 1849
17.
How did the Transcontinental Railroad help
transportation?-Connected the east coat to the
west coast by rail. Eliminated the long, by foot,
westward trek.
18.
What reasons did the Mormons have to move
west?-To escape religious persecution, and practice
their religion freely. Establish their own
community.
19.
The Battle of the Alamo was during the Texas
War for Independence from whom?-Mexico
20.
What were the provisions of the Treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo?-Ended the Mexican American
War. Mexico ceded half of their territory to the U.S.
Mexican Cession and Texas. The U.S. had to pay
$15 million.
21.
What is an abolitionist?-A person who
opposed slavery and wanted to see it end
22.
What are Angelina and Sarah Grimke known
for?-Speaking out publically against slavery. They
were leading the movement of women speaking
out publically.
23.
What was Frederick Douglass’ motto for the
North Star paper?-Right is of no sex, truth is of no
color, God is the father of us all.
24.
What role did radicals play in the abolition
movement?-Encouraged slaves to revolt against
their slave owners.
25.
What is Horace Mann known for?-Father of
public schools
26.
Which group benefited first from public
schools?-young white males
27.
What was the Second Great awakening?-A
refocus and revitalization of Christian lifestyles.
Eternal life can be earned.
28.
What model did the Seneca Falls Declaration
of Sentiments follow?-The Declaration of
Independence
29.
What is the time period of 1820’s-1851 known
as?-Era of Reform
30.
Who was the leader of Prison Reform?Dorthea Dix
Short answer possible questions
1. Identify 3 different groups of people that moved
west, and explain their different motivations for
moving west.
-Missionaries-went west to spread Christianity
-49ers-went west to mine for gold
-Mormons-went west to practice their religion
-Mountain Men-Fur Trappers
-The Chinese-Went to Calif. To mine for gold
-Pioneers-went west looking for new land
2. Describe how the United States was in the need of
Reform in the early 1800’s, and explain how the
Second Great Awakening influenced reform in the
United States.
-American society was not perfect. Women’s
Rights, Slavery, Public Education, Religion, and
Prisons were all in need of change. The Second
Great Awakening inspired people to live better
lives, and be more God Like. This sparked a time
where Americans looked at their troubled society
and tried to improve it.