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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Manifest Destiny mean?
The North and South should work together to support the economy
It's the process for admitting new states into the United States
The US had a God-given right to conquer land from sea to sea
A way to encourage the US to trade more with Europe
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which president wanted to complete Manifest Destiny
James K. Polk
Abraham Lincoln
James Monroe
George Washington's Ghost
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason Americans began moving west?
To build better relationships with Native Americans
They wanted more land for farming
They wanted access to oil fields
To avoid conflict with Mexico
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason Americans began moving out west?
To spread their culture and religion
To learn about farming from the Natives
To build a better relationship with Mexico
To allow themselves more access to European trade
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main pathway Americans used to get out west?
The Lincoln Highway
The California Route
The Donner Pass
The Oregon Trail
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a reason American settlers were particularly interested in Oregon Territory?
They wanted to live in a place that had a nice, warm climate
They wanted to grow more cotton crops and the climate there is perfect for that
They wanted to get into the fur trading industry
They hoped it would give them more access to the Great Lakes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 1820s and 30s, which country owned Texas?
The US
Mexico
Spain
France
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