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Manifest Destiny

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is Manifest Destiny?
a)
The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America
b)
The belief that their destiny was to manifest
c)
A religious term used to explain how to be saved
2.
As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?
a)
They agreed to give up their land.
b)
They were given their choice of where to live.
c)
They were forced to live in reservations.
d)
They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.
3.
The purchase of Louisiana
a)
was a costly mistake
b)
was opposed by western farmers
c)
doubled the size of the United States
d)
led to war with Great Britain 
4.
The discovery of gold led to
a)
California statehood
b)
Polk becoming president
c)
a war with Mexico
d)
Texas statehood
5.
The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Great Lakes
6.
California Gold Rush, the Homestead Act (giving people land), and the completion of the Transcontinental all...
a)
encouraged westward settlement.
b)
are examples of government sponsored transportation programs.
c)
recognized Native American Indian land rights.
d)
promoted the conservation of natural resources.
7.
The Belief Americans were morally superior and had the divine right to expand the nation from sea to sea
a)
Manifest Destiny
b)
Expansionism
c)
American Individualism
8.
Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of ___________.
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Great Britain 
d)
United States
9.
How much money did the US spend on the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
$1,500,000
b)
$150,000
c)
15,000,000,000
d)
$15,000,000
10.
This term was given to those seeking gold fortunes in California
a)
Empresarios
b)
Tejanos
c)
49ers
d)
Okies
11.
President Jackson sent soldiers to remove the ____ to the Indian Territory.
a)
Cherokee
b)
Iroquois
c)
Souix
d)
Red Hawks
12.
About __________________ Cherokee died on the Trail of Tears.
a)
400
b)
1500
c)
4000
d)
15000
13.

Why was the trail nicknamed Trail of Tears?

a)

Because of how much people died.

b)

Because the American Indians teared up so much.

c)

Because of the devastation the American Indians felt having to leave their lands.

14.

1. The United States Army forced Native American tribes to move ______ of the ________River.

a)

North of the Broad River

b)

South of the Rio Grand River

c)

West of the Mississippi River

d)

East of the Mississippi River

15.

What was the Homestead Act

a)

An act that focused on making Native Americans assimilate into white culture.

b)

It allowed the Transcontinental Railroad to be built.

c)

Passed in 1862 provided 160 acres of land if you lived on the land and farmed it for five years.

16.

How were Native Americans Effected by Westward Expansion?

a)

Native Americans profited greatly from Westward Expansion.

b)

Native Americans assimilated to "white culture." Overall Westward Expansion had a very positive impact on the Native Americans.

c)

Native Americans lost most of their land; and their lifestyles dramatically changed. The buffalo population went down~ had a very negative impact on their lives.

17.

A formal agreement made between two or more groups of people.

a)

Treaty

b)

Reservation

c)

Gentlemen's Agreement