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DAY 7 - STAAR BLITZ - MANIFEST DESTINY
Welcome to STAAR BLITZ. This lesson will focus on Manifest Destiny.



You will work through this lesson watching the videos and completing the activities.



STAAR BLITZ WARM UP

Let's get warmed up with a few activities before we start the review.

STAAR - Warm Up (Fri) | Quizizz

Question 1
1

Matching - Select the best answer.

(4 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Provided the U.S. with land to expand the Transcontinental Railroad
Doubled the size of the U.S.; allowed for westward expansion

Belief the U.S. should own land from coast to coast; caused by population boom and desire to acquire resources on new land
Officially ended the U.S.-Mexican War and established new border between the U.S. and Mexico

Question 2
2


Many Chinese immigrants came to the United States to -


(1 point)
Responses

search for gold in Sutter's Mill
search for gold in Sutter's Mill

work on cotton plantations
work on cotton plantations

escape a country-wide famine
escape a country-wide famine

create new religious communities
create new religious communities
Question 3
3

Study the map below and answer the question that follows:



Which location on the map was purchased to complete construction of a transcontinental railroad?

(1 point)
Responses

A
A

B
B

C
C

D
D

E
E
Question 4
4

Determine if the reason for immigration applied to Irish or Chinese immigrants or to both groups.

Select the correct answer in each row.

(3 points)
Reason for Immigration Irish Chinese Both
Work in California goldfields



Future economic prosperity



Widespread famine due to the loss of a staple crop



Question 5
5

Study the Vinn Diagram below and answer the question that follows:



Which of the following best completed the diagram above?

(1 point)
Responses

Slaveholding state
Slaveholding state

Bordered by the Pacific
Bordered by the Pacific

Formerly part of Mexico
Formerly part of Mexico

Dependent on heavy industry
Dependent on heavy industry


STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1

Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:

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Question 6
Q 1

Which of these was a goal shared by many advocates of Manifest Destiny?

(1 point)
Responses

Abolishing slavery throughout the United States
Abolishing slavery throughout the United States

Occupying all of North American
Occupying all of North American

Withdrawing from foreign affairs
Withdrawing from foreign affairs

Returning to an agrarian economy
Returning to an agrarian economy
Question 7
Q 2

Study the map below and answer the question that follows:



Which numbered state did the United States acquire from Spain in 1819?

(1 point)
Responses

1
1

2
2

3
3

4
4
Question 8
Q 3

The original 13 colonies were settlements located along the --

(1 point)
Responses

Mississippi River
Mississippi River

Appalacian Mountains
Appalacian Mountains

West Coast
West Coast

East Coast
East Coast
Question 9
Q 4

This highly coveted region was claimed by both the French and the British?

(1 point)
Responses

Ohio River Valley
Ohio River Valley

Mississippi River Basin
Mississippi River Basin

Appalacian Mountains
Appalacian Mountains

Florida
Florida
Question 10
Q 5

Study the maps below and answer the question that follows:



The differences between these two maps resulted from the --

(1 point)
Responses

Missouri Compromise
Missouri Compromise

Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent

Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase

Adams-Onis Treaty
Adams-Onis Treaty


STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2

Watch the video below and then submit the assignment that follows:

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Question 11
Q 6

Study the maps below and answer the question that follows:



Which numbered area did the United States acquire in 1846 after negotiations with Great Britain?

(1 point)
Responses

1
1

2
2

3
3

4
4
Question 12
Q 7

Which effect did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo have on the United States?

(1 point)
Responses

It decreased the debate over civil disobedience.
It decreased the debate over civil disobedience.

It increased the debate over the spoils system.
It increased the debate over the spoils system.

It decreased the debate over immigration.
It decreased the debate over immigration.

It increased the debate over slavery.
It increased the debate over slavery.
Question 13
Q 8

Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows:





Which of these best completes the diagram?

(1 point)
Responses

California
California

Nevada
Nevada

Texas
Texas

Florida
Florida
Question 14
Q 9

Study the image below and answer the question that follows:



Which of the following best describes the central theme of John Gast's painting "American Progress"?

(1 point)
Responses

The challenges faced by pioneers during westward expansion.
The challenges faced by pioneers during westward expansion.

The idea of Manifest Destiny, where the United States is destined to expand westward and bring civilization to the land.
The idea of Manifest Destiny, where the United States is destined to expand westward and bring civilization to the land.

The destructive impact of westward expansion on the natural environment.
The destructive impact of westward expansion on the natural environment.

The peaceful coexistence between settlers and native Americans on the frontier.
The peaceful coexistence between settlers and native Americans on the frontier.
Question 15
Q 10

Which event was one cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?

(1 point)
Responses

The United States banned slavery in territories acquired from Mexico.
The United States banned slavery in territories acquired from Mexico.

The U.S. Congress debated statehood for New Mexico.
The U.S. Congress debated statehood for New Mexico.

U.S. and Mexcian Soldiers fought over disputed territory north of the Rio Grande.
U.S. and Mexcian Soldiers fought over disputed territory north of the Rio Grande.

The United States acquired the Mexican Cession.
The United States acquired the Mexican Cession.
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### STAAR BLITZ - MANIFEST DESTINY

#### WARM UP

**Question 1:** Matching - Select the best answer.
- Provided the U.S. with land to expand the Transcontinental Railroad: **Officially ended the U.S.-Mexican War and established new border between the U.S. and Mexico**
- Doubled the size of the U.S.; allowed for westward expansion: **Belief the U.S. should own land from coast to coast; caused by population boom and desire to acquire resources on new land.**

**Question 2:** Many Chinese immigrants came to the United States to -
- **search for gold in Sutter's Mill**

**Question 3:** Study the map below and answer the question that follows: Which location on the map was purchased to complete construction of a transcontinental railroad?
- **D** (Note: Based on historical context, "D" refers to the area acquired through a purchase relevant to railroads; however, you'll need the map for definitive identification.)

**Question 4:** Determine if the reason for immigration applied to Irish or Chinese immigrants or to both groups.
| Reason for Immigration | Irish | Chinese | Both |
|---------------------------------------------|--------|---------|------|
| Work in California goldfields | | ✔ | |
| Future economic prosperity | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Widespread famine due to the loss of a staple crop | ✔ | | |

**Question 5:** Which of the following best completed the diagram above?
- **Formerly part of Mexico**

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### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 1

**Question 6:** Which of these was a goal shared by many advocates of Manifest Destiny?
- **Occupying all of North America**

**Question 7:** Study the map below and answer the question that follows: Which numbered state did the United States acquire from Spain in 1819?
- **2** (Assuming it refers to Florida as per the Adams-Onís Treaty)

**Question 8:** The original 13 colonies were settlements located along the --
- **East Coast**

**Question 9:** This highly coveted region was claimed by both the French and the British?
- **Ohio River Valley**

**Question 10:** The differences between these two maps resulted from the --
- **Louisiana Purchase**

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### STAAR BLITZ LESSON - Part 2

**Question 11:** Which numbered area did the United States acquire in 1846 after negotiations with Great Britain?
- **1** (Again, based on historical acquisition, typically referring to the Oregon Territory)

**Question 12:** Which effect did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo have on the United States?
- **It increased the debate over slavery.**

**Question 13:** Which of these best completes the diagram?
- **California** (This should refer to the Gold Rush and westward expansion)

**Question 14:** Which of the following best describes the central theme of John Gast's painting "American Progress"?
- **The idea of Manifest Destiny, where the United States is destined to expand westward and bring civilization to the land.**

**Question 15:** Which event was one cause of the U.S.-Mexican War?
- **U.S. and Mexican Soldiers fought over disputed territory north of the Rio Grande.**

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