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What concept was invoked by President James Monroe in 1823 to warn European nations against interfering with westward expansion?
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?
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?
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?
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the acknowledgment of the Rio Grande as the Mexican-American border?
Who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, resulting in Alaska becoming U.S. territory?
Who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, resulting in Alaska becoming U.S. territory?
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in 1845?
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in 1845?
Which President disagreed with the concept of Manifest Destiny and described the Mexican-American War as a 'wicked war'?
Which President disagreed with the concept of Manifest Destiny and described the Mexican-American War as a 'wicked war'?
What event is known as the forced march of Native Americans, resulting in thousands of deaths?
What event is known as the forced march of Native Americans, resulting in thousands of deaths?
In what year did America acquire California, Colorado, Arizona, and other territories as a result of the Mexican-American War?
In what year did America acquire California, Colorado, Arizona, and other territories as a result of the Mexican-American War?
Which influential figure spoke out against Manifest Destiny due to concerns about expanding slavery?
Which influential figure spoke out against Manifest Destiny due to concerns about expanding slavery?
Which of the following is NOT an accurate definition of Manifest Destiny?
Which of the following is NOT an accurate definition of Manifest Destiny?
Which event contributed to the rise of Manifest Destiny and American nationalism?
Which event contributed to the rise of Manifest Destiny and American nationalism?
What did the reports from the Lewis and Clark expedition do?
What did the reports from the Lewis and Clark expedition do?
Which president's actions were an early manifestation of the Manifest Destiny ideology?
Which president's actions were an early manifestation of the Manifest Destiny ideology?
What was a core belief underlying the Manifest Destiny doctrine?
What was a core belief underlying the Manifest Destiny doctrine?
