Manifest Destiny Sorting: People, Places, and Events

Organize the following as related to the People, Places, and Events of Manifest Destiny.

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(a) Daniel Boone 3

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(b) Louisiana Purchase 3

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(c) Lewis and Clark Expedition 4

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(d) Erie Canal 3

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Organize the following as related to the People, Places, and Events of Manifest Destiny.

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(a) Tecumseh 4

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(b) William Henry Harrison 3

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(c) Andrew Jackson 3

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(d) Indian Removal Act 3

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Organize the following as related to the People, Places, and Events of Manifest Destiny.

Groups:

(a) Trail of Tears 4

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(b) Moses and Stephen Austin 3

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(c) Davy Crockett 5

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(d) Alamo 5

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Organize the following as related to the People, Places, and Events of Manifest Destiny.

Groups:

(a) Oregon Trail 3

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(b) Donner Party 3

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(c) Mormons 4

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(d) Kit Carson 2

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Organize the following as related to the People, Places, and Events of Manifest Destiny.

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(a) Mexican American War 4

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(b) President James Polk 3

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(c) John C. Fremont 2

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(d) California Gold Rush 5

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Organize the following as related to the People, Places, and Events of Manifest Destiny.

Groups:

(a) California Bear Flag Republic 3

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(b) Gadsden Purchase 2

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(c) Seward's Folly 2

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(d) Newlands Resolution 3

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For or Against Manifest Destiny

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(b) AGAINST

• We had an obligation to mankind to spread our culture, religion, technology, and civilization.

• America has a God-given destiny to expand.

• Manifest Destiny led to the spread of slavery.

• Manifest Destiny was a misinterpretation of religious doctrine.

• The acquisition of new lands was an implied power found in the Constitution.

• Manifest Destiny would expand Americanism and the belief in individuality and freedom.

• We needed to make the Nation more secure from our enemies.

• Manifest Destiny open more trade with other countries.

• It is arrogant to assume civilizations needed Manifest Destiny to become civilized.

• Wars were fought during the period of Manifest Destiny.

• Manifest Destiny led to suffering and the illegal acquisition of indigenous land.

• With the Louisiana Purchase, America already had enough land.

• The American population would be spread too thin in the initial stages of Manifest Destiny.

• A just God would not come up with an idea that caused atrocities.

• Expansion means improvement and progress.