Manifest Destiny and the Expansion of the United States

What major purchase doubled the size of the U.S. in 1803?

• The Gadsden Purchase

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Alaska Purchase

• The Florida Acquisition

What year did Florida become part of the United States?

• 1850

• 1803

• 1819

• 1845

Which ideology was widely accepted by Americans by 1845, supporting territorial expansion?

• Manifest Destiny

• Federalism

• Imperialism

• Colonialism

Which state's annexation was criticized in the Democratic Review in 1845?

• Texas

• Nevada

• California

• Oregon

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in the context of the Oregon Territory?

• John O'Sullivan

• Andrew Jackson

• James Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and expanded U.S. territory?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

Which war was influenced by the spirit of Manifest Destiny?

• The Mexican-American War

• The War of 1812

• The American Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• Acquisition of Alaska

• Britain gained control over Oregon

• End of the Civil War

• U.S. gained territories like California and Nevada

What was a direct consequence of Manifest Destiny on native populations?

• Displacement and mistreatment

• Cultural assimilation

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancement

Which territories were involved in the debate over slavery due to Manifest Destiny?

• Eastern territories

• Southern territories

• Newly acquired western territories

• Northern territories