Manifest Destiny in 19th Century America
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What concept was invoked by President James Monroe in 1823 to warn European nations against interfering with westward expansion?

  • Monroe Doctrine (correct)
  • War of 1812
  • Oregon Treaty
  • Louisiana Purchase
  • Which president was a significant part of the American expansion effort into Texas and the Southwest?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James K. Polk (correct)
  • James Monroe
  • Andrew Johnson
  • What event led to the Mexican-American War, during which the concept of Manifest Destiny took hold in America?

  • Oregon Treaty
  • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  • War of 1812
  • Annexation of Texas (correct)
  • Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the acknowledgment of the Rio Grande as the Mexican-American border?

    <p>Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, resulting in Alaska becoming U.S. territory?

    <p>William Seward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in 1845?

    <p>John O'Sullivan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which President disagreed with the concept of Manifest Destiny and described the Mexican-American War as a 'wicked war'?

    <p>Abraham Lincoln</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is known as the forced march of Native Americans, resulting in thousands of deaths?

    <p>Trail of Tears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did America acquire California, Colorado, Arizona, and other territories as a result of the Mexican-American War?

    <p>1848</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which influential figure spoke out against Manifest Destiny due to concerns about expanding slavery?

    <p>William Ellery Channing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an accurate definition of Manifest Destiny?

    <p>The idea that America was destined to be a small nation confined to the East Coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event contributed to the rise of Manifest Destiny and American nationalism?

    <p>The War of 1812</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the reports from the Lewis and Clark expedition do?

    <p>Fueled the American desire to expand westward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which president's actions were an early manifestation of the Manifest Destiny ideology?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a core belief underlying the Manifest Destiny doctrine?

    <p>God wanted Americans to spread democracy and capitalism across North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

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