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What is the definition of Manifest Destiny?
What is the definition of Manifest Destiny?
- The concept that America should not expand beyond its current borders
- The God-given right for America to expand eastward
- The God-given right for America to expand westward (correct)
- The belief that America should remain isolated from other countries
Which economic opportunity was available in the West during Westward Expansion?
Which economic opportunity was available in the West during Westward Expansion?
- Tech industry jobs
- Factory worker positions in the East
- Automobile manufacturing jobs
- Farming (correct)
What was a common job opportunity related to the railroad during Westward Expansion?
What was a common job opportunity related to the railroad during Westward Expansion?
- Software developer roles
- Railroad jobs (correct)
- Factory positions in the South
- Mining jobs
Which governmental policy granted 160 acres of land for free to those over 21 who made improvements within five years?
Which governmental policy granted 160 acres of land for free to those over 21 who made improvements within five years?
During Westward Expansion, what was one of the support service jobs needed by those involved in gold mining businesses?
During Westward Expansion, what was one of the support service jobs needed by those involved in gold mining businesses?
What caused the amount of railroads to triple between 1860 and 1880?
What caused the amount of railroads to triple between 1860 and 1880?
What was the main effect of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869?
What was the main effect of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869?
Why did the addition of more Western states to the Union lead to sectional conflict?
Why did the addition of more Western states to the Union lead to sectional conflict?
What is depicted in Gast's painting 'American Progress'?
What is depicted in Gast's painting 'American Progress'?
What was a significant consequence of Westward Expansion in relation to Native Americans?
What was a significant consequence of Westward Expansion in relation to Native Americans?
Why did white miners in California attack Chinese communities during Westward Expansion?
Why did white miners in California attack Chinese communities during Westward Expansion?
What role did cultural messaging play in Westward Expansion?
What role did cultural messaging play in Westward Expansion?
What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?
What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?
What belief was closely related to the concept of manifest destiny?
What belief was closely related to the concept of manifest destiny?
What did the painting 'American Progress' symbolize in relation to westward expansion?
What did the painting 'American Progress' symbolize in relation to westward expansion?
What impact did westward expansion have on racial conflict?
What impact did westward expansion have on racial conflict?
Which group faced discrimination and violence during the westward expansion period?
Which group faced discrimination and violence during the westward expansion period?
What was a consequence of the increase in westward expansion according to the text?
What was a consequence of the increase in westward expansion according to the text?
How did the U.S. Army respond to the presence of Plains Indians on lands desired by white settlers?
How did the U.S. Army respond to the presence of Plains Indians on lands desired by white settlers?
What was a major consequence of new Western states joining the union?
What was a major consequence of new Western states joining the union?
What event drew young men from all over the world to San Francisco in 1849?
What event drew young men from all over the world to San Francisco in 1849?
Which journalist coined the term 'manifest destiny' and what did it refer to?
Which journalist coined the term 'manifest destiny' and what did it refer to?
What impact did the gold rush have on California's population from 1848 to 1860?
What impact did the gold rush have on California's population from 1848 to 1860?
What was one way the Federal Government facilitated westward migration during the Civil War?
What was one way the Federal Government facilitated westward migration during the Civil War?
What was a major economic opportunity that drew people to the West in the mid-19th century?
What was a major economic opportunity that drew people to the West in the mid-19th century?
How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad impact travel across the United States?
How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad impact travel across the United States?
What legislative act granted railroad companies over 100-million acres to complete a transcontinental railroad?
What legislative act granted railroad companies over 100-million acres to complete a transcontinental railroad?
What did John O'Sullivan believe regarding westward expansion and manifest destiny?
What did John O'Sullivan believe regarding westward expansion and manifest destiny?
What were most people who went to the West before the gold rush working as?
What were most people who went to the West before the gold rush working as?
Who were mainly seeking economic opportunities in California during the gold rush period?
Who were mainly seeking economic opportunities in California during the gold rush period?
What concept did John O'Sullivan believe in regarding America's expansion westward?
What concept did John O'Sullivan believe in regarding America's expansion westward?
Which governmental policy granted 160 acres of land for free to individuals over 21 who made improvements within five years?
Which governmental policy granted 160 acres of land for free to individuals over 21 who made improvements within five years?
What was a common economic opportunity that drew people to the West during Westward Expansion?
What was a common economic opportunity that drew people to the West during Westward Expansion?
What contributed to the tripling of the number of railroads between 1860 and 1880?
What contributed to the tripling of the number of railroads between 1860 and 1880?
What type of job opportunities were available in support of the gold mining businesses during Westward Expansion?
What type of job opportunities were available in support of the gold mining businesses during Westward Expansion?
What is the primary reason for the Westward Expansion related to Cultural Messaging?
What is the primary reason for the Westward Expansion related to Cultural Messaging?
How did the addition of Western states to the Union impact the balance of power in Congress?
How did the addition of Western states to the Union impact the balance of power in Congress?
Which group faced discrimination and violence during Westward Expansion?
Which group faced discrimination and violence during Westward Expansion?
Why did white miners in California target Chinese communities during Westward Expansion?
Why did white miners in California target Chinese communities during Westward Expansion?
What is the significance of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 in U.S. history?
What is the significance of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 in U.S. history?
In Gast's painting 'American Progress', what is symbolized by the Native Americans running away to the east?
In Gast's painting 'American Progress', what is symbolized by the Native Americans running away to the east?
What was the primary reason for the sudden population growth in San Francisco in the years following the discovery of gold in California?
What was the primary reason for the sudden population growth in San Francisco in the years following the discovery of gold in California?
How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad impact westward migration?
How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad impact westward migration?
Who coined the term 'manifest destiny' and what did it suggest?
Who coined the term 'manifest destiny' and what did it suggest?
What was the impact of westward migration on Native American populations?
What was the impact of westward migration on Native American populations?
What was a common economic opportunity that drew people to the West during this period?
What was a common economic opportunity that drew people to the West during this period?
How did the Homestead Act impact westward migration?
How did the Homestead Act impact westward migration?
What economic activities were commonly associated with serving miners during Westward Expansion?
What economic activities were commonly associated with serving miners during Westward Expansion?
What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?
What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?
How did the concept of manifest destiny view U.S. expansion towards the Pacific?
How did the concept of manifest destiny view U.S. expansion towards the Pacific?
What did the painting 'American Progress' symbolize in relation to westward expansion?
What did the painting 'American Progress' symbolize in relation to westward expansion?
What legislative act aimed to reduce travel time across the United States following its completion?
What legislative act aimed to reduce travel time across the United States following its completion?
Why did the U.S. Army seek to exterminate or confine Plains Indians to reservations during and after the Civil War?
Why did the U.S. Army seek to exterminate or confine Plains Indians to reservations during and after the Civil War?
What was one major consequence of the increase in westward expansion during this period?
What was one major consequence of the increase in westward expansion during this period?
What belief was closely related to manifest destiny during Westward Expansion?
What belief was closely related to manifest destiny during Westward Expansion?
What was a significant consequence of westward expansion in relation to Native Americans?
What was a significant consequence of westward expansion in relation to Native Americans?
What was the main effect of new Western states joining the union in relation to sectional conflict?
What was the main effect of new Western states joining the union in relation to sectional conflict?
What was a common job opportunity related to the railroad during Westward Expansion?
What was a common job opportunity related to the railroad during Westward Expansion?
What legislative act granted railroad companies over 100-million acres to complete a transcontinental railroad?
What legislative act granted railroad companies over 100-million acres to complete a transcontinental railroad?
What was a major economic opportunity that drew people to the West in the mid-19th century?
What was a major economic opportunity that drew people to the West in the mid-19th century?
Which group faced discrimination and violence during the westward expansion period?
Which group faced discrimination and violence during the westward expansion period?
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