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Exploring the American West 1835-1896

Authored by Kate Wilson

History

10th Grade

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Exploring the American West 1835-1896
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

Manifest destiny 

Monroe Doctrine 

Great Awakening 

Louisiana Purchase

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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___ was the belief that Americans should claim land from the east coast to the west coast of America.

Manifest Destiny

Manicure Destination

Festive Destiny

Destiny Manifest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main idea behind the concept of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?

The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent.

The idea that European powers should colonise the Americas.

The notion that Native American cultures should dominate the continent.

The belief that the United States should remain isolated from other nations.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands?

The Homestead Act

The Indian Removal Act

The Dawes Act

The Morrill Act

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed?

1865

1869

1873

1881

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant impact of the California Gold Rush on the American West?

Decrease in population

Economic decline

Rapid population growth and economic development

Decrease in immigration

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did cowboys play in the American West during the late 19th century?

They were primarily miners.

They were responsible for driving cattle to railheads.

They were involved in building railroads.

They were primarily farmers.

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