What was the westward expansion of the United States driven by?
7.3 Manifest Destiny

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The belief that the United States should remain isolated and not expand its territory
The belief that the United States should only expand to the Atlantic Ocean
The belief that the United States should not expand beyond the Mississippi River
The belief that it was the country's destiny to expand and control the entire continent
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who first famously wrote about 'Manifest Destiny'?
John O'Sullivan
Abraham Lincoln
Sam Houston
Andrew Jackson
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of Manifest Destiny on indigenous peoples and the environment?
No impact on indigenous peoples and the environment
The loss of life for many ambitious settlers looking to acquire new territory.
Forcible relocation of Native American tribes and negative environmental impact
Peaceful coexistence with Native American tribes and positive environmental impact
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was John O'Sullivan's view on the expansion of the United States?
The United States should remain isolated from the rest of the world
The United States should only expand to the east
It was the nation's divine mission to spread democracy and freedom
The United States should not expand its territory
5.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
3 mins • 4 pts
Organize these options into the right categories
Groups:
(a) Reasons FOR Manifest Destiny
,
(b) Reasons AGAINST Manifest Destiny
Settlers were oppressing Native Americans
Forcing Natives out of their land
It's America's destiny to move West
Allowed the country to expand their beliefs
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
Match the following President of the Republic of Texas to the description.
Anson Jones
second president, spent money to rebuild the military, faced Native Americans with force
Sam Houston
first president, wanted peace with the Native Americans and Mexico, tried to pay the debt
Mirabeau B. Lamar
third president, kept peace with the Native Americans and encourage the U.S. to annex Texas
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does this image best represent?
Manifest Destiny
Civil War
Texas Annexation
Mexican Independence
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