What was the primary belief driving the territorial expansion of the United States in the 19th century?

U.S. Territorial Expansion and Manifest Destiny

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Isolationism
Industrialization
Manifest Destiny
Monroe Doctrine
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following was a positive aspect of manifest destiny according to many Americans?
It resulted in economic decline
It caused environmental destruction
It allowed for the spread of democracy
It led to the Civil War
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the early explorers sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the West?
Columbus and Magellan
Pike and Boone
Lewis and Clark
Smith and Wesson
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which trail was primarily used by settlers moving to the Great Salt Lake in Utah?
Santa Fe Trail
Mormon Trail
California Trail
Appalachian Trail
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the Louisiana Purchase?
To expand the cotton industry
To gain control of the Mississippi River
To establish a military base
To acquire gold mines
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which treaty resulted in the acquisition of Florida from Spain?
Adams-Onís Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Jay's Treaty
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Republic of Texas before it became part of the United States?
A French protectorate
A Spanish colony
An independent country
A British territory
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