Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

Multiple Choice

What does the woman represent in the painting American Progress

• God

• The god given right for Americans to move west.

• The god given rights for Americans to pray.

• The devil

Multiple Choice

What is Manifest Destiny

• The belief that it was Americans' mission from God to decrease their civilization and institutions from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

• The belief that it was Americans' mission from God to expand their civilization and institutions from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

• The belief that it was Americans' mission from God to build better relations with native americans

• The belief that it was Americans' mission from God to move back to England.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for American expansion

• economics

• religious

• political

• compassion

Open Ended

Do you believe America was justified in expanding west. Please explain your answer.