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Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny?

• The belief that the U.S. was destined to be the best country in the world

• The idea that God gave permission to the U.S. to fight anyone they wished

• The belief that the U.S. was the most powerful country in the world, and everyone has had a duty to respect that

• The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

Which minority group still maintains a large presence in California due to the Gold Rush?

• African Americans

• Chinese

• Japanese

• Cherokee

Discoveries made in California more than doubled the world's supply of which item?

• Farmland

• Gold

• OIl

• Water

What was the main purpose of the transcontinental railroad?

• To establish trade routes with other countries

• To transport goods and people across the country

• To create jobs for the local population

• To connect the eastern and western coasts of the United States

Which two companies were primarily responsible for building the transcontinental railroad?

• Southern Pacific Railroad, Northern Pacific Railroad

• Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Norfolk Southern Railway

• Central Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad

• Burlington Northern Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway

What impact did the transcontinental railroad have on the United States?

• It caused conflicts and disputes between different regions of the United States, leading to division and unrest.

• It had no impact on westward expansion, economic growth, transportation, or communication.

• It facilitated westward expansion, promoted economic growth, and improved transportation and communication.

• It hindered westward expansion, slowed economic growth, and worsened transportation and communication.

What were some challenges faced by pioneers during westward expansion?

• Abundance of resources, favorable weather conditions, peaceful relations with Native Americans, and short and safe journeys.

• Harsh weather conditions, lack of resources, Native American conflicts, and long and dangerous journeys.

• Mild weather conditions, ample resources, lack of conflicts with Native Americans, and convenient transportation.

• Moderate weather conditions, sufficient resources, harmonious relations with Native Americans, and quick and easy journeys.

What were the main motivations behind the concept of manifest destiny?

• Desire for isolationism, fear of foreign influence, and economic self-sufficiency.

• Promotion of socialism, desire for global dominance, and religious conversion.

• Belief in American exceptionalism, desire for territorial expansion, and spread of democracy and capitalism.

• Belief in European superiority, desire for cultural assimilation, and military expansion.

What was the name of the journey made by Cherokee Indians after they were removed from their land?

• Indian Removal Act
• Trail of Sorrows
• Trail of Tears
• Nullification Act

The deadly 1,200 mile journey that the Cherokee were forced to walk to new land in the west was known as...

• The Trail of Sorrow

• The Trail of Tears

• The Oregon Trail

• The Mormon Trail