Manifest Destiny (1840-1848)

What was one of the motivations for increased settlement west of the Missouri River during the period of Manifest Destiny?

• Gold Rush

• Religious Freedom

• Overpopulation in the East

• Manifest Destiny

During the period of Manifest Destiny, America significantly expanded its borders. What was one of the reasons given for this expansion?

• Economic Gain

• Ordained by God

• Military Strategy

• Scientific Exploration

What role did missionaries play in promoting American settlement of Oregon?

• They provided food and shelter

• They spread religious beliefs

• They built schools

• They negotiated with Native Americans.

Fill in the blank: 'Manifest Destiny' was seen as a _______ duty to expand westward.

• religious

• political

• economic

• social

Who was Narcissa Whitman?

• A pioneer missionary

• A Native American leader

• A famous author

• A politician

Narcissa Whitman and her husband were involved in ________ work.

• Agricultural

• Missionary

• Political

• Educational

What event sparked the Nez Perce War with Chief Joseph?

• The death of Eliza Spalding

• The government's attempt to force the Nez Perce tribe onto a reservation in 1877

• The arrival of missionaries

• The construction of a mission compound.

Stephen F. Austin led the first American settlers into Texas under the permission of which authority?

• Mexican government

• Spanish authorities

• British authorities

• American government

Who was Sam Houston?

• A) A soldier and statesman

• B) A famous artist

• C) A renowned scientist

• D) A celebrated musician

Sam Houston was baptized at the age of ____.

• 30

• 45

• 60

• 70