Manifest Destiny & Slavery (1824-1860)

Manifest Destiny was used to justify which of the following actions?

• The abolition of slavery

• The westward expansion of the United States

• The establishment of the United Nations

• The industrial revolution.

How did Manifest Destiny relate to the issue of slavery?

• It promoted the abolition of slavery

• It had no impact on slavery

• It intensified the debate over the expansion of slavery into new territories

• It ended slavery in the southern states.

What is the concept of 'Manifest Destiny'?

• The belief in the expansion of the United States across the American continents

• The idea of maintaining the original 13 colonies

• The notion of isolationism

• The belief in the superiority of European culture.

Fill in the blank: The painting 'Manifest Destiny' includes imagery of _______ to represent technological advancement.

• Trains

• Horses

• Bicycles

• Airplanes

Which group of people is shown moving westward in the painting 'Manifest Destiny'?

• Native Americans

• European settlers

• Asian immigrants

• African slaves

What year was the Webster-Ashburton Treaty signed?

• 1818

• 1842

• 1867

• 1898

The Louisiana Purchase was acquired from which country?

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

• Great Britain

The Lone Star Republic was rejected admission for about 10 years due to what issue?

• Economic

• Slavery

• Political

• Religious

Fill in the blank: After the _______ settled northern border disputes with Canada, Tyler made Texas a priority.

• A) Treaty of Paris

• B) Webster-Ashburton Treaty

• C) Treaty of Versailles

• D) Adams-Onís Treaty

In return for the land ceded, how much did the United States pay Mexico?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million