What does the phrase "manifest destiny" mean according to John O'Sullivan?
Manifest Destiny Quiz

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History
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8th Grade
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Ben Harrington
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The United States' right to participate in wars
The United States' ability to stand up to Great Britain
The United States' obvious fate to overspread and possess the whole continent
The United States' dream to expand democracy to new lands
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, what did John O'Sullivan believe was the reason for the United States to expand?
To challenge Great Britain's claims
To fulfill God's plan and extend democracy
To realize the dream of 1776
To impress Mexico
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term is used to describe the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent?
annex
diplomacy
manifest destiny
territory
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which war is referred to when discussing the conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848?
Mexican-American War
Texas War for Independence
The Louisiana Territory
The American Civil War
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the formal addition of a territory to an existing country?
diplomacy
manifest destiny
territory
annex
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name given to the conflict that led to Texas becoming independent from Mexico?
Mexican-American War
Texas War for Independence
The Louisiana Territory
The American Civil War
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
By 1800, how did farmers west of the Appalachian Mountains get their crops to market?
By floating them down the Mississippi River to New Orleans
By using trains across the Rocky Mountains
By shipping directly to Europe from their farms
By transporting them along the East Coast
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