Exploring Manifest Destiny

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?

• George Washington

• James K. Polk

• John O'Sullivan

• John Gast

What year was the term 'Manifest Destiny' first used?

• 1819

• 1803

• 1872

• 1845

What does 'allotted by providence' imply in the context of Manifest Destiny?

• Decided by the government

• Chosen by the people

• Determined by fate

• Given by divine right or God

What does the woman in the 'American Progress' painting carry in her hands?

• A map and a compass

• A lantern and a scroll

• A school book and a telegraph wire

• A flag and a bible

What does the woman in the painting represent?

• The American government

• The spirit of adventure

• The native American tribes

• The idea of Manifest Destiny

Which groups were negatively affected by Manifest Destiny?

• East coast merchants

• American Indian nations

• Southern plantation owners

• European settlers

What was expanded into the new western territories of the United States?

• Railroads

• Industrial factories

• Gold mines

• Slavery

Which president's election was influenced by the popularity of Manifest Destiny?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• James K. Polk

What territories were added to the United States as a result of Manifest Destiny?

• Oregon Country, Mexican Cession, Gadsden Purchase

• Louisiana Purchase, Alaska Purchase, Florida

• California, Nevada, Utah

• New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania

What lasting impact of Manifest Destiny is still felt today?

• Economic policies

• Technological advancements

• Cultural diversity

• Political divisions