Manifest Destiny

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

Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?

• Washington
• Adams
• Jefferson
• Jackson

The purchase of Louisiana

• was a costly mistake
• was opposed by western farmers
• doubled the size of the United States
• led to war with Great Britain 

What is the name of the piece of land the U.S. gained after the Mexican-American War?

• Oregon Country
• Given Mexican Land
• Louisiana Purchase
• Mexican Cession

How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? 

• treaty with the British
• war with England
• purchased from the British
• war with Mexico

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In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• 1803
• 1819
• 1845

During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place?

• Early to mid 1700s

• Early to mid 1800s

• Early to mid 1900s

Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Westward Expansion?

• West of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River
• West of the Mississippi River
• Along the Canadian border with the United States

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

• European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
• Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
• Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
• The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

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Belief that the U.S. would control North America?

• Manifest Destiny
• Manifest Determination
• Mandate of Heaven
• Imperialism

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