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What was the primary occupation of most Americans by the 1820s?

• Manufacturing

• Farming

• Trading

• Mining

Which countries controlled most of the land along the U.S. borders during the period of Manifest Destiny?

• France and Spain

• Mexico and Great Britain

• Canada and Russia

• Portugal and Italy

Explain why the concept of Manifest Destiny did not include Native Americans, African Americans, or women in its vision of freedom.

• Because they were considered citizens with equal rights

• Because the vision was limited to white male settlers

• Because they were already living freely

• Because they were included in the government

What was the belief behind the idea of Manifest Destiny?

• To create a nation with a monarchy

• To expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean

• To limit the growth of the United States

• To establish trade routes with Europe

Analyze how the idea of Manifest Destiny might have affected the relationship between the United States and Mexico.

• It strengthened their alliance

• It led to peaceful negotiations

• It caused tensions and conflicts

• It had no effect on their relationship

What was one reason Americans wanted to expand westward during the 1820s?

• To find new trade partners

• To discover new technologies

• To settle new land due to population growth

• To escape from European influence

Evaluate the impact of Manifest Destiny on the indigenous populations of North America.

• It provided them with new opportunities

• It led to their displacement and loss of land

• It improved their living conditions

• It had no impact on them

What was the role of the U.S. government in the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• To restrict expansion

• To support and facilitate westward expansion

• To maintain the status quo

• To form alliances with European nations

Discuss how the idea of Manifest Destiny justified the expansion of U.S. territory.

• By promoting economic growth

• By claiming it was a divine right and duty

• By ensuring military dominance

• By seeking international approval

What was the perceived benefit of expanding the United States' boundaries according to proponents of Manifest Destiny?

• To increase the number of monarchies

• To extend the area of freedom and liberty

• To reduce the population

• To isolate from other countries