Manifest Destiny Quiz

1776

1845

1865

1901

The United States had a divine right to expand its territory to the west.

The United States wanted to establish a monarchy across North America.

The United States aimed to isolate itself from the rest of the world.

The United States sought to relinquish its territories to European powers.

The peaceful negotiations with Native Americans

The forced removal of Native Americans and other groups from their homes

The establishment of a universal language

The reduction of the United States territory

The immediate end of slavery

The outbreak of the Civil War

The creation of the League of Nations

The decrease in the U.S. population

Only the positives for the American settlers

Only the economic benefits for the United States

Both the positives and negatives for different populations

Only the technological advancements made during the period

A member of Congress

Newspaperman John O'Sullivan

A Texas politician

An unnamed divine source

Hidden

Obvious

Complicated

Spiritual

He believed America should limit its expansion.

He thought America was destined to take over the continent.

He felt America should focus on internal affairs.

He argued that America should share the continent with other nations.

To support America's manifest destiny

To limit America's greatness and check the fulfillment of its manifest destiny

To encourage America to take over the continent

To help America in its debate about Texas

The spread of technology

The expansion of education and wisdom

The movement of migrants

The concept of "Manifest Destiny"