American Progress Painting - moving west

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

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Louisiana Purchase

Front

The belief that God gave the United States the right to expand its borders and claim new lands is known as what?

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Manifest Destiny

Front

Which president made the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

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All of the following were reasons settlers moved west EXCEPT: Free or cheap land, Job opportunities, Freedom from religious persecution

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They were ordered to go west by the President

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All of the following were ways that the Native Americans were affected by the westward expansion EXCEPT: Treaties they signed were not enforced by the United States Government. The buffalo population was nearly destroyed. They were forcibly relocated to Oklahoma.

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They were given job opportunities.

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The Transcontinental Railroad allowed people to move across the country in

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6 days

Front

The painting above, originally produced in 1872 by John Gast, is known as

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American Progress

Front

How does this painting symbolize Manifest Destiny?

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Democracy and progress are moving west to the Pacific

Front

What is Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America.

Front

During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place? Options: Early 1700s, Early 1800s, Late 1700s

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Early 1800s