Manifest Destiny Quiz

When did westward expansion begin?

• 1803

• 1819

• 1845

• 1872

Who coined the phrase 'Manifest Destiny'?

• John O'Sullivan

• James K. Polk

• John Gast

• John Louis O'Sullivan

What does the term 'Manifest Destiny' mean?

• America's right to expand westward

• America's right to expand eastward

• America's right to expand in all directions

• America's right to remain stagnant

What did the phrase 'allotted by providence' mean in the context of Manifest Destiny?

• Given by God or a higher power

• Given by the government

• Given by the Native Americans

• Given by the settlers

Who is the woman depicted in the painting 'American Progress'?

• America

• John Gast

• John O'Sullivan

• James K. Polk

What did the artist John Gast portray in his painting 'American Progress'?

• Biased perspective of westward expansion

• Accurate representation of westward expansion

• Negative impact of westward expansion

• Positive impact of westward expansion

What were some negative impacts of Manifest Destiny?

• Pushing American Indian nations from their homelands

• Establishing homesteads and creating a new life

• Promoting equality and justice

• Improving the lives of all Americans

Who benefited from westward expansion?

• Some Americans

• All Americans

• American Indian nations

• New settlers

What helped people like James K. Polk win the presidency?

• The idea of Manifest Destiny

• The idea of isolationism

• The idea of staying stagnant

• The idea of limiting expansion