Manifest Destiny

Multiple Choice

What do you see, notice, and observe about this picture? Look carefully!​

• Natives running away

• Spirit bringing light to the West

• Railroads expanding west

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Why were the trails opened by mountain men important to later travelers?​

• used by the military to defend forts

• used to transport gold

• provided routes through difficult terrain for settlers

Open Ended

What were some of the challenges pioneers faced when traveling west?​

Match

Match the following

• Oregon Trail

• Mormon Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

Heading west to the Pacific Northwest

Used for religious freedom

Connected Missouri to New Mexico

• Heading west to the Pacific Northwest

• Used for religious freedom

• Connected Missouri to New Mexico

Open Ended

What do you think is going to happen between the United States and Mexico?​