Manifest Destiny Flashcard

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When was the phrase 'Manifest Destiny' created? Options: 1803, 1845, 1900, 1950

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1845

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What did Manifest Destiny explain?

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The expansion of the new nation

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What was the primary reason for the United States' expansion?

• Trade with other countries
• Manifest Destiny
• Acquisition of resources
• Population growth

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Manifest Destiny

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What was the impact of Manifest Destiny on the indigenous people?

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They were displaced from their lands

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Which territory was acquired as a result of Manifest Destiny? Options: The Louisiana Purchase, The Spanish-occupied territory in the southwest, The Oregon Territory, All of the above

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All of the above

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American Indians were forced to settle on reservations as the United States expanded westward.

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true

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In 1803, which of the following doubled the size of the United States? Options: Oregon Territory, Louisiana Purchase, Gadsden Purchase, Texas Annexation

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Louisiana Purchase

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What new technology helped farmers plant their crops more easily?

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the steel plow

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What was created for the many Americans wanting a way to travel from across the country? (Connecting the East to West). Options: Transcontinental Railroad, Telegraph, Oregon Trail, Erie Canal

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Transcontinental Railroad