iCivics: A Growing Nation: Manifest Destiny Quiz

What was the size of the U.S. in 1789?

• 864,746 square miles

• 1,000,000 square miles

• 500,000 square miles

• 3,531,905 square miles

What did liberty mean to the colonists after declaring independence from Great Britain?

• The right to own land without restrictions.

• The ability to govern themselves and do what they wanted with their lives.

• The freedom to trade with any country.

• The right to vote in all elections.

Who first used the phrase "manifest destiny"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John O'Sullivan

• Benjamin Franklin

What does "manifest" mean in the context of "manifest destiny"?

• Hidden

• Obvious

• Uncertain

• Complicated

Which territory did American settlers gain independence from in 1836?

• California

• Texas

• Oregon

• Florida

What was the outcome of the U.S. war with Mexico?

• Mexico gained more territory

• The U.S. lost the southwestern United States

• The U.S. gained the southwestern United States

• The U.S. returned land to Mexico

What did many Americans believe they were bringing to the west?

• War and destruction

• Civilization to an untamed land

• Peace and harmony

• Economic instability

What did Native Americans lose access to as a result of U.S. expansion?

• European trade routes

• Their traditional lands

• New technologies

• Political power

What did the U.S. achieve by the end of the 1840s?

• Control over the entire continent

• Expansion from coast to coast

• Peace with all neighboring countries

• Economic independence

What did the U.S. do to gain the Oregon Territory?

• Fought a war with Great Britain

• Negotiated a deal with Great Britain

• Purchased it from Native Americans

• Annexed it without consent