Westward Migration and Manifest Destiny

The video covers the concept of manifest destiny and westward expansion in the United States. It explains key terms like migration, emigrant, immigrant, push and pull factors, and discusses the cultural implications of manifest destiny. The video analyzes a painting as a piece of propaganda for westward expansion and outlines the reasons for migration from east to west, including economic opportunities and the Oregon Trail. It concludes with a summary of the impact of manifest destiny and hints at future conflicts.

What is the term for someone who moves into a new area?

• Nomad

• Immigrant

• Emigrant

• Migrant

What belief did Manifest Destiny promote?

• The right to free speech

• The expansion of European culture

• The divine right to expand across North America

• The importance of industrialization

What does the painting 'Westward the Course of Empire Takes Its Way' symbolize?

• The diversity of American wildlife

• The eagerness to fulfill Manifest Destiny

• The beauty of the American landscape

• The challenges of migration

What was a major pull factor for moving west during the 19th century?

• Overcrowded cities

• Discovery of gold

• High taxes

• Lack of jobs

Which trail was crucial for westward migration?

• California Trail

• Oregon Trail

• Appalachian Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

What event in 1836 contributed to the westward migration?

• The Gold Rush

• The financial crisis

• The Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

Who was commissioned to survey the Oregon Trail?

• Daniel Boone

• John Fremont

• Kit Carson

• Lewis and Clark

In what year was gold discovered in the Sierra Nevada?

• 1851

• 1850

• 1849

• 1848

What was a significant consequence of Manifest Destiny?

• Development of new technologies

• Colonization of the North American continent

• Increased industrialization

• Expansion of the railroad

What was the primary reason for the increase in westward migration?

• Cultural exchanges

• Political stability

• Manifest Destiny and economic opportunities

• Technological advancements