American History: Horace Greeley and Manifest Destiny
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What was the primary motivation behind Horace Greeley's famous phrase 'Go west, young man'?

  • To encourage the development of factories in the West
  • To promote the idea of Manifest Destiny
  • To advocate for the spread of American capitalism and democracy (correct)
  • To express discontent with the idle crowds in cities

    • What was the New York Tribune's stance on American exceptionalism?

  • It argued that Native Americans should be left in control of the land
  • It advocated for a more isolationist foreign policy
  • It was critical of American expansionism
  • It believed that the US should benevolently conquer the continent (correct)

    • What was the main obstacle to westward expansion in the United States?

  • The lack of capital for settlers
  • The difficulty of traveling across the Mississippi River
  • The presence of Native Americans on the land (correct)
  • The vast open spaces of the West

    • What was the federal policy that allowed for westward expansion?

    <p>The Indian Removal Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impression of city life given by Horace Greeley in his 1841 command?

    <p>It was a place of crowds and idleness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Horace Greeley's Exhortation

    • In 1841, Horace Greeley, a publisher, encouraged people to leave cities and move west, citing the country's health benefits and opportunities away from urban crowds.
    • Greeley believed that the West offered a better life than the factories of the East.

    The Origin of "Go West, Young Man"

    • The phrase "Go west, young man" is often attributed to Horace Greeley, but he likely popularized it through his speeches, letters, and editorials.
    • The phrase was part of a larger context, highlighting the superior health, wealth, and advantages of the West.

    American Exceptionalism and Expansion

    • The New York Tribune, Greeley's newspaper, argued that the United States had a duty to expand across the continent, spreading American capitalism and democracy.
    • This expansion was seen as a benevolent act, with the aim of conquering the continent.

    Native American Presence and Federal Policy

    • At the time, Native Americans controlled much of the land east of the Mississippi River and almost all of the West.
    • The expansion of the United States relied on a federal policy of Indian removal, which involved forcibly relocating Native Americans from their lands.

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    Learn about the famous phrase 'Go West, young man!' and its origins in American history. Explore Horace Greeley's role in promoting westward expansion in the 19th century.

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