Manifest Destiny and U.S. Expansion

This video lesson, led by Mr. Hovind, reviews George Washington's farewell address, emphasizing his advice for the U.S. to remain neutral in foreign affairs. It also covers the concept of Manifest Destiny, highlighting the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand westward. Key historical events such as the Louisiana Purchase, the annexation of Texas, and the Mexican-American War are discussed, illustrating the U.S.'s territorial expansion and its implications.

What was one of George Washington's key pieces of advice in his farewell address?

• To form strong alliances with European nations

• To establish a three-party political system

• To expand the U.S. territory rapidly

• To avoid foreign alliances and entanglements

Which historical event is an example of the U.S. attempting to follow Washington's advice on neutrality?

• The Gulf War

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The League of Nations

What was the belief behind Manifest Destiny?

• The U.S. was destined to expand across the continent

• The U.S. should focus on industrialization

• The U.S. should form a global empire

• The U.S. should remain isolated from world affairs

What was one of the motivations for westward expansion under Manifest Destiny?

• To establish a monarchy

• To find new trade routes to Asia

• To spread religious beliefs and seek adventure

• To avoid European conflicts

What was a significant outcome of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It resulted in the annexation of Texas

• It doubled the size of the U.S.

• It tripled the size of the U.S.

• It led to the War of 1812

Who were sent to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

• Lewis and Clark

• Sam Houston and James K. Polk

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon and Lafayette

What was the main reason for the annexation of Texas?

• To establish a new capital

• To gain control of the Mississippi River

• To balance free and slave states

• To end the Mexican-American War

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

What was the significance of the Gadsden Purchase?

• It led to the annexation of Hawaii

• It completed the continental expansion of the U.S.

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It started the Gold Rush

Which president was responsible for signing the order to annex Texas?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln