Manifest Destiny Quiz Pursuit of History Video

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

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'?

• Columbia

• Britannica

• John Gast

• Canada

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

• The American 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

• Improving communication and modern development

• Expanding slavery into the west

Who benefited from westward expansion?

• Some Americans

• American Indian nations

• New settlers

• No one

Who won the presidency with the help of the idea of Manifest Destiny?

• James K. Polk

• John O'Sullivan

• John Gast

• John Louis

How will Manifest Destiny impact Texas and Mexico?