Manifest Destiny - Mex. American Studies Class

PART A: In paragraph 3, the author describes manifest destiny as a “self-deluding hypocrisy.” In this context, what does the term “self-deluding” mean?

• fooling oneself into believing something that is untrue

• tricking others into thinking they are wrong

• congratulating oneself without good reason

• fooling oneself into hoping for something impossible

PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

• to improve the lot of the indigenous population.” ( Paragraph 2)

• “they thought was their ‘duty’ to shoulder all over the globe.” ( Paragraph 2)

• “who took pride in their freedom, liberty, and democracy” ( Paragraph 3)

• “a relentless campaign to dominate” ( Paragraph 3)

Which statement best describes how the author views the idea of manifest destiny?

• The author believes the government carried out secret criminal actions under the guise of manifest destiny.

• The author believes that manifest destiny was formed and carried out with only good intentions.

• The author views manifest destiny as an invitation for Americans to involve themselves in foreign affairs.

• The author believes manifest destiny was used to justify dishonorable acts as necessary and righteous.

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact America’s relations with Native Americans?

• It reinforced Thomas Jefferson’s priorities to maintain positive relationships with Native Americans.

• It created a new policy of removing Native American people from their land in the hopes that they would do better out west.

• It did not change the existing relationship between the U.S. and Native Americans, as there was little communication between the two.

• It worsened existing tensions with Native Americans by granting white settlers access to Native-occupied land.

PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

• “But — young as it was — the United States set out to confront new challenges beyond its borders.” ( Paragraph 24)

• “it was imbedded in the same attitudes and emotions that underpinned the settling of the continent.” ( Paragraph 25)

• “the unique mix of self-confidence, power drive, and idealism that was the Americans’ hallmark throughout much of their history” ( Paragraph 26)

• “any judgment of “The Manifest Destiny” and American exceptionalism must include the fact that they helped create a United States” ( Paragraph 30)

How does the idea of American exceptionalism relate to the concept of manifest destiny in the text?

• Both manifest destiny and American exceptionalism assume that America has a unique authority bestowed by its values and practices.

• American exceptionalism developed as a counter-movement to manifest destiny, which was viewed as outdated and violent.

• Both manifest destiny and American exceptionalism perpetuate the religious values of the Founding Fathers.

• Manifest destiny influenced the idea of American exceptionalism, causing the U.S. to isolate itself from other nations.

What did “mission civilisatrice,” “missão civilizadora,” and “manifest destiny” have in common?

• They all involved the intention to improve the lives of natives.

• They were all founded on the idea that settlers were justified in pushing Native people out of their land.

How did Thomas Jefferson feel about Native Americans?

• He respected their cultures, but he didn’t believe that there was a place for them in America.

• He admired their strong beliefs and hoped they could learn to live among the white settlers.

• He had no respect for them as a group and was in favor of promoting a war against them.

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between Native Americans and settlers?

• They lived in peace, with many settlers marrying and living among Native Americans.

• The relationship was violent, as Native Americans frequently attacked unarmed settlers.

• The relationship was tense, as the settlers’ westward expansion led to fighting between the two groups.

Which of the following was NOT a way in which American settlers impacted Native Americans' lives?

• introducing religion

• introducing disease

• Forcibly removing them from their land

• engaging them in combat