Manifest Destiny Definition Quiz

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What does Manifest Destiny refer to?

The goal to establish a monarchy in North America

The belief that America should isolate itself from the rest of the world

The desire to conquer European countries

The belief in expanding American territory towards the Pacific Ocean (correct)

How did Americans view the expansion westward according to Manifest Destiny?

As a plan to form alliances with Mexico

As a way to separate from democratic ideals

As ordained by God and predetermined to happen (correct)

As an unjustifiable act against other nations

What significant event facilitated American westward expansion after the War of 1812?

The establishment of military bases in the Midwest

The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in Europe

The removal of a hurdle caused by Britain's defeat in the War of 1812 (correct)

The signing of a peace treaty with France

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which president continued the westward expansion that began with President Thomas Jefferson?

James Monroe Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in 1845?

John O'Sullivan Signup and view all the answers

Which U.S. President bought Alaska from Russia?

Lyndon B. Johnson Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the forced march of Native Americans to the Oklahoma territory known as?

'Trail of Tears' Signup and view all the answers

How did William Ellery Channing view the annexation of Texas under Manifest Destiny?

As a scheme to expand slavery Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Texas win its independence from Mexico?

1836 Signup and view all the answers

What event sparked the Mexican-American War during President Polk's term?

Mexico firing upon American forces in disputed territory Signup and view all the answers

Which U.S. Secretary of State negotiated the deal to acquire Alaska from Russia in 1867?

William Seward Signup and view all the answers

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' Signup and view all the answers

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