Mid-1800s American Expansion Quiz

The belief that the United States had a mission to expand westward to spread democracy and religion was called

• Westward Trail.

• Manifest Destiny.

• American Progress.

• American exceptionalism.

This painting, which is titled American Progress, suggests that Manifest Destiny-

• was threatening to trample American settlers who were living in the West.

• was likely to bring technology and civilization to territory in the West.

As a believer in Manifest Destiny, President Polk promised to annex the territory in the Pacific Northwest known as-

• Oregon Country.

• the Republic of Texas.

• Disputed Territory.

• the Republic of Mexico.

American exceptionalism can best be defined as the belief that-

• the United States could acquire territory by force because US troops were exceptional.

• the United States had a duty to spread its ideals around the world.

In the mid-1800s, Democrats believed that a policy of Manifest Destiny-

• was less important than developing existing territory in the United States.

• would boost the American economy and open up economic opportunities.

Which of the following challenges did travelers on the Oregon Trail often face in the mid-1800s?

• traveling across the desert

• crossing the Great Plains

• dealing with Apache attacks

• being exposed to the harsh sun

In the mid-1800s, settlers would often plan to depart with how many days’ worth of supplies before they would need to restock?

• 15 days

• 30 days

• 50 days

• 100 days

Which of the following statements best describes the journey westward in the mid-1800s?

• It was extremely slowgoing, but the trails were easy to cross.

• It took a long time and included a number of difficult obstacles.

• The obstacles were so difficult that few pioneers made the effort.

In the mid-1800s, travelers faced a high risk of attack by Apache and Comanche groups on-

• the California Trail.

• the Mormon Trail.

• the Oregon Trail.

• the Santa Fe Trail.

Pioneers who crossed the western mountains in the mid-1800s were threatened by-

• exposure to too much sun.

• Apache and Comanche attacks.

• snow and cold temperatures.

• slow travel across sand.