Manifest Destiny

What is Manifest Destiny?

• A belief that the United States should remain a small nation

• A belief that the United States was destined to expand across North America

• A belief that the United States should form alliances with European countries

• A belief that the United States should focus on industrial growth

When was the phrase "Manifest Destiny" created?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1845

• 1900

What event marked the beginning of the United States' expansion that Manifest Destiny described?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Civil War

• The Gold Rush

How did the government encourage people to move to the western territories?

• By offering free transportation

• By selling land in large, inexpensive lots

• By providing free housing

• By offering jobs in the government

What was one of the main purposes of selling land in the new territories?

• To fund the American system of transportation and migration

• To build more schools

• To create more national parks

• To support the military

Who were primarily affected by the idea of Manifest Destiny?

• European settlers

• American Indians and Spanish-occupied territories

• African slaves

• Asian immigrants

What did Americans believe they were entitled to do under Manifest Destiny?

• To form a new government

• To conquer the wilderness and bring the frontier to statehood

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To build more factories

What was a negative consequence of Manifest Destiny?

• Increased trade with Europe

• Great cruelty and violence towards American Indians

• Improved relations with neighboring countries

• More educational opportunities

Which of the following was NOT a result of Manifest Destiny?

• Expansion of U.S. territory

• Peaceful coexistence with American Indians

• Conflict within U.S. borders

• Settlement of western territories

Until when did the conflicts related to Manifest Destiny continue within the United States?

• Until the end of the 18th century

• Until the 20th century

• Until the Civil War

• Until the 21st century