15 Questions
What concept was invoked by President James Monroe in 1823 to warn European nations against interfering with westward expansion?
Monroe Doctrine
Which president was a significant part of the American expansion effort into Texas and the Southwest?
James K. Polk
What event led to the Mexican-American War, during which the concept of Manifest Destiny took hold in America?
Annexation of Texas
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the acknowledgment of the Rio Grande as the Mexican-American border?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Who negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, resulting in Alaska becoming U.S. territory?
William Seward
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in 1845?
John O'Sullivan
Which President disagreed with the concept of Manifest Destiny and described the Mexican-American War as a 'wicked war'?
Abraham Lincoln
What event is known as the forced march of Native Americans, resulting in thousands of deaths?
Trail of Tears
In what year did America acquire California, Colorado, Arizona, and other territories as a result of the Mexican-American War?
1848
Which influential figure spoke out against Manifest Destiny due to concerns about expanding slavery?
William Ellery Channing
Which of the following is NOT an accurate definition of Manifest Destiny?
The idea that America was destined to be a small nation confined to the East Coast
Which event contributed to the rise of Manifest Destiny and American nationalism?
The War of 1812
What did the reports from the Lewis and Clark expedition do?
Fueled the American desire to expand westward
Which president's actions were an early manifestation of the Manifest Destiny ideology?
Thomas Jefferson
What was a core belief underlying the Manifest Destiny doctrine?
God wanted Americans to spread democracy and capitalism across North America
Explore the concept of Manifest Destiny, a 19th century belief that Americans were destined to expand westward and spread democracy across North America. Learn about the ideological underpinnings of this concept and its impact on American history.
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