Manifest Destiny

What does the term "Manifest Destiny" refer to?

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

• The idea that the United States was destined to expand across North America

• The concept of building a large army

• The notion of creating a new language

When was the phrase "Manifest Destiny" coined?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1845

• 1900

What major land acquisition began the expansion of the United States?

• The Oregon Trail

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Gold Rush

• The California Purchase

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 houses

• By giving away gold

What was one of the main beliefs behind Manifest Destiny?

• That Americans should stay in the eastern states

• That Americans had the right to conquer the wilderness

• That Americans should avoid conflict

• That Americans should focus on farming

Who were some of the groups affected by the belief in Manifest Destiny?

• European settlers

• American Indians and the Spanish in the southwest

• Canadian traders

• African explorers

What was one negative consequence of Manifest Destiny?

• Increased trade with Europe

• Great cruelty and violence against certain groups

• More peaceful relations with neighboring countries

• A decrease in population

How did the sale of land in the new territories help the United States?

• It funded the American system of transportation and migration

• It led to the discovery of new species

• It helped build new schools

• It created new languages

What was in contrast to the idea of Manifest Destiny?

• The ideals and principles of the founding of the United States

• The desire to explore space

• The need for more farmland

• The wish to build more cities

Until when did conflict within the borders of the United States continue due to Manifest Destiny?

• The 18th century

• The 19th century

• The 20th century

• The 21st century