15 Questions
What does Manifest Destiny refer to?
The belief in expanding American territory towards the Pacific Ocean
How did Americans view the expansion westward according to Manifest Destiny?
As ordained by God and predetermined to happen
What significant event facilitated American westward expansion after the War of 1812?
The removal of a hurdle caused by Britain's defeat in the War of 1812
What event significantly contributed to fueling American desires for westward expansion after the Louisiana Purchase?
The reports from Lewis and Clark concerning new territories they explored
Which president continued the westward expansion that began with President Thomas Jefferson?
James Monroe
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in 1845?
John O'Sullivan
Which U.S. President bought Alaska from Russia?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Who argued that the Mexican-American War was a war of conquest with a stronger power fighting against a weaker one?
General Ulysses S. Grant
What was the forced march of Native Americans to the Oklahoma territory known as?
'Trail of Tears'
How did William Ellery Channing view the annexation of Texas under Manifest Destiny?
As a scheme to expand slavery
Who was the U.S. President that invoked the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 to warn European nations not to interfere with westward expansion and manifest destiny?
James Monroe
In what year did Texas win its independence from Mexico?
1836
What event sparked the Mexican-American War during President Polk's term?
Mexico firing upon American forces in disputed territory
Which U.S. Secretary of State negotiated the deal to acquire Alaska from Russia in 1867?
William Seward
What was President Polk's campaign slogan referring to the disputed boundary between American and British lands in the Oregon territory?
'Fifty-four forty or fight'
Test your knowledge on Manifest Destiny, the 19th century belief that Americans were destined to expand westward towards the Pacific Ocean. Understand the religious and political motivations behind this concept that played a significant role in American western expansion.
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