Chapter 9: pages 298-315

Section 1: pages 298-304Define the following words:

• Expansionist• Commence• Manifest

Use only one of the words in a sentence.

Answer the following questions:1. What long-term effects did the introduction of horses and firearms

have on Native Americans in the West?2. Which settlers traveled along the Oregon Trail, and why?3. What was the goal of the Treaty of Fort Laramie? How did it affect

Native Americans?

Chapter 9: pages 298-315

Section 2: pages 305-310• Define the following words:

• Autonomy• Adjacent• Reluctant

• Use only one of the words in a sentence.

Read on page 307, Should the U.S. Annex Texas?Answer the following questions:1. Why did Polk think annexation would promote peace?2. Why did Clay think annexation would lead to war?3. What decision would YOU have made? Why?

Chapter 9: pages 298-315

Section 3: pages 311-315• Define the following words:

• Comprise• Degrade

• Use only one of the words in a sentence.

Answer the following questions:1. What do YOU think was the most important long-term result of the

Mexican-American War? Explain.