YAWP 12.1

John Louis O’Sullivan's view on the annexation of Texas to the United States was primarily driven by:

• The economic benefits it would bring to the country

• The belief that it was America's manifest destiny to expand its democratic influence

• The idea that Texas would offer a military advantage to the U.S.

• Concerns about the cultural assimilation of Texans into American society

What did O’Sullivan criticize other nations for regarding the question of Texas's reception into the Union?

• Their support for American policies

• Their neutral stance on the matter

• Their interference with the intent of limiting America's growth and power

• Their efforts to annex Texas themselves

Which of the following best describes the principle of "manifest destiny" as presented in the reading?

• A military strategy to ocnquer lands beyond American borders

• A trade policy to enhance economic prosperity

• A belief in the divine mission of the United States to lead in the spread of democracy and expand its influence

• A diplomatic approach to forge alliances with neighboring territories

How did many Americans perceive the westward expansion in relation to the nation's values and institutions?

• They viewed it as a risky venture that might dilute American values

• They believed it's strength of American values justified claims to hemispheric leadership

• They were indifferent, focusing solely on economic prospects

• They saw it as a temporary phase, expecting a return focus to the eastern states

The Young America movement primarily advocated for:

• Ethnic divisions and a focus on regional interests

• American exceptionalism, national unity, and territorial expansion

• A strict avoidance of territorial expansion to maintain peace

• The abolition of slavery across all states

Ralph Waldo Emerson's speech "The Young American" expressed the sentiment that:

• The United States sjould avoid leading other nations and focus on internal matters

• New England should secede from the Union due to disagreements on manifest destiny

• The United States, especially New England, should be a leading nation standing for justice and humanity

• The Young Americans were misguided in their pursuit of aggressive expansion

Abraham Lincoln's critique of the Young American in his 1859 speech highlighted:

• His full support for westward expansion and territorial acquisition

• His sarcastic view of the Young American's desire for land under the guise of extending freedom

• His agreement with the principles of manifest destiny

• His belief that Young Americans were well-versed in foreign diplomacy

The consequences of the westward expansion fueled by manifest destiny included all of the following EXCEPT:

• Conflict with native peoples

• Territorial disputes with foreign nations

• Strengthening of bonds between Northern and Southern states

• Acceleration towards the Civil War due to the slavery questions

The rapid settlement of the Great Lakes region after the War of 1812 was largely due to:

• A decline in Native American populations

• The discovery of gold in the region

• Aggressive land sales by the federal government

• A push from eastern companies to exploit natural resources

Why did migrants view the Great Plains as undesirable for settlement?

• The lands were already densely populated by European settlers

• They saw it as a barrier to farming

• There was a lack of access to water sources in the area

• The federal government prohibited settlement in this region