Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

7th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

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Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny

Assessment

Quiz

History

7th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.7.9, RI.7.7, RL.8.9

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Created by

Sheri Watt

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This quiz comprehensively covers Manifest Destiny and American westward expansion during the 19th century, making it appropriate for grades 7-8 middle school students studying U.S. History. The questions assess students' understanding of the philosophical concept of Manifest Destiny as America's perceived divine right to expand across the continent, along with the specific territorial acquisitions that realized this vision. Students need to grasp the chronological sequence of major land purchases and acquisitions including the Louisiana Purchase (1803), Texas Annexation (1845), Oregon Territory, Mexican Cession (1848), and Gadsden Purchase (1853). The quiz requires knowledge of key historical figures like Presidents Jefferson and Polk, major events such as the Mexican-American War and California Gold Rush, and the geographic locations of these territorial gains. Students must also understand the human impact of expansion, particularly the forced displacement of Native Americans to reservations, demonstrating the ability to analyze both the political motivations and social consequences of westward expansion. Created by Sheri Watt, a History teacher in the US who teaches grades 7-8. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension after completing a unit on Manifest Destiny and territorial expansion. Teachers can use it as a pre-lesson warm-up to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to reinforce concepts covered in class, or implement it as a review activity before a summative assessment. The varied question formats, including map-based questions and cause-and-effect relationships, make it particularly effective for identifying knowledge gaps and misconceptions about this pivotal period in American history. The quiz aligns with NCSS standards for chronological thinking and historical comprehension, specifically supporting students' ability to identify and explain historical sequences and analyze the causes and consequences of westward expansion on different groups of people.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is Manifest Destiny?

The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America
The belief that their destiny was to manifest
A religious term used to explain how to be saved

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?

They agreed to give up their land.
They were given their choice of where to live.
They were forced to live in reservations.
They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What states were part of the Mexican Cession?

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
Oregon, Washington, Idaho
California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the country was the Mexican Cession in?

Northeastern U.S.
Southeastern U.S.
Northwestern U.S.
Southwestern U.S.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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The war with Mexico BEGAN with

California's rebellion
a border dispute in Texas
the Battle of Buena Vista
a US invasion of Mexico City

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?

it was needed for the building of a railroad
it was a gift from Mexico
it was part of the treaty with Mexico
gold was discovered in that area

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The discovery of gold led to

California statehood
Polk becoming president
a war with Mexico
Texas statehood

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