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Manifest Destiny

Authored by Jennifer McCall

Social Studies

9th Grade

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Manifest Destiny
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following best describes Manifest Destiny?

The belief that the U.S. was destined to be the best country in the world

The idea that God gave permission to the U.S. to fight anyone they wished

The belief that the U.S. was the most powerful country in the world, and everyone has had a duty to respect that

The idea that the U.S. had permission from God to expand west

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What causes fighting to break out, which leads to the U.S. declaring war on Mexico?

Mexico claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but the U.S. claims the border is the Nueces River

Mexico starts to build forts on disputed land

The United States orders an invasion of Mexico and 11 Mexicans are killed

The U.S. claims the Texas border is the Rio Grande River, but Mexico claims the border is the Nueces River

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why were Mormons seeking a place to live in the West?

They wanted adventure and excitement

They were being persecuted for their beliefs

They were seeking gold in California, Utah, and Oregon

They were being kicked out of their homelands

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Why was the US able to gain the Mexican Cession for $15 million in 1848, but paid $10 million for the Gadsden Purchase in 1853?

The US gained the Mexican Cession for $15 million as a war concession due to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

The Gadsden Purchase was part of a larger land deal negotiated with Mexico.

The Mexican Cession was acquired without any payment because the US defeated Mexico in the Mexican-American War.

The Gadsden Purchase was part of a second Mexican-American War.

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