Unit 2 - Imperialism and Expansionism

US History

What has NOT been used as a justification for territorial expansion?

To promote equality: White supremacy

Manifest Destiny was the idea that God had given the continent to

The Americans. Wanted them to settle in the western lands

Supporters of James K. Polk cried, “Fifty-four Forty or Fight”, which meant…

They wanted to annex Oregon or they would fight for it

What sparked the massive westward migration to California starting in 1849

Gold Rush; Reports of gold and promised fortune and money

The louisiana purchase had great geographic significance for the US because it

doubled the size of the US, gave control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans port, which were vital trading spots; promoted westward expansian

Why was Sacagawea important to the Corps of Discovery’s expidition?

She was familiar with the land, she led the way to keep everybody safe and on track, kept all the supplies safe, and acted as a translator for the tribes they encountered.

Which statement is true about the Corps of Discovery?

explore the land bought in the Louisiana Purchase, find a water route to the pacific, establish relationships with Native American tribes, stid the geography, plants, and animals in the region, and these discoveries led to significant changes in Native life.

What was the outcome of the Battle at Little Bighorn

Lakota and Cheyenne (Native American Tribes) won and wiped out George Custer’s military, then the US increased military and sent Native Americans to Reservations

The conflict at wounded knee creek marked

The last major resistance b native Americans against the US government. Marked the end of Native Life,

The destruction of the _____ forced the Plains Indian to give up their way of life and submit to the US reservation policy

Bison Herds; they relied on these for food, shelter, clothing, and spiritual reasons

Mexico invited Americans and other foreigners to settle in Texas because

The native americans threatened their territory and could not convince the Mexicans to live close to them

After winning the independence from Mexico, most Texans voted

to be annexed by the United States

The main issue in James K. Polk’s 1844 presidential campaign was his solid commitment to

territorial westward expansion, driven by Manifest Destiny

In the peace treaty that ended the war between Mexico and the United States, Mexico accepted _____ as the southern border of Texas

The Rio Grande

The term “Yellow Journalism” came to mean

The type of news reporting emphasizing scandal, sensationalism, and exaggeration over factual accuracy to increase readership

The US annexed the nation of _____ at the request of wealthy sugarcane planters

Hawaii

“Speak softly and carry a big stick” was a saying that meant

be quiet with gentle diplomacy, but be prepared to use force if necessary

After 1900, American foreign policy dictated that in order to be a world power, a nation must

have a strong Navy and bases overseas

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine stated that the

US has the right to intervene in latin American countries to stabilize their internal affairs and prevent European intervention

To show US military might, Roosevelt sent ___1___ to ___2___.

1. The great white fleet

2. visit countries around the world

What is the painter’s opinion of westward expansion

they think it’s a good thing and is god’s calling for the Americans. Manifest Destiny

Which of the following events did not influence the concept highlighted in the painting

USS Maine

How does the painter use color to comment on America’s future

The light implies that Americans are improving the lives of Native Americans. The dark implies uncertainty and the unknown

The purchase of Alaska had all of the following Positive consequences for the United States Except…

providing a tropical tourist destination spot

How did most Native Americans view land ownership

they believed it was a shared resource and should be a benefit to everybody

The texas War for Independence became even more intense following which event

Battle of the Alamo