Manifest Destiny and the Growing Nation

Which area of land was added in 1803?

• A

• C

• E

• D

What state was given to the U.S. as part of the treaty with Spain in 1819?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• Oregon

Which of the following was NOT a reason to support Manifest Destiny?

• Hatred of Foreign Nations

• Economic Opportunity

• To open new markets of trade

• to spread the U.S. style of government (Democracy)

Manifest Destiny was the belief that...

• It was the United States' God given right to expand to the Pacific Ocean.
• Native peoples in the United States should be treated with respect.
• The United States should respect the land claims of countries.
• All people in the United States should have the right to vote.

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Letter 'E" marks which of the following:

• United States in 1783

• Mexican Cession

• Texas

• The Louisiana Purchase

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.

What people group is most abused in the American movement to the West? 

• African Americans
• Mexicans
• Native Americans
• Irish Imigrants

Which of the following would most likely be a strong believer in Manifest Destiny?

• The owner of a textile factory in the Northeast
• A slave on a southern plantation
• A Native American
• A farmer wanting to obtain new land

What did President Monroe order Andrew Jackson to do in 1818?

• "Build a wall!"

• "Invade Florida!"

• "Chase raiding Seminole Indians back into Florida!"

• "Land at Tilted!"

What did Andrew Jackson do in 1818?

• Chased raiding Seminole Indians back into Florida.

• Invaded Florida, captured military forts, executed two British subjects for stirring up Indian attacks, and replaced the Spanish governor.

• Ran for President.

• Wrote the Constitution.