The Manifest Destiny Quiz

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Which political party argued that the United States' mission was to lead by example, not by conquest?

The Whig Party (correct)

The Federalist Party

The Republican Party

The Democratic Party

What did Abraham Lincoln do during a speech in 1859 to criticize the idea of conquest?

He used historical examples

He appealed to emotions

He used a fair amount of sarcasm (correct)

He presented logical arguments

What negative consequences did westward expansion have on the United States?

It exacerbated the slavery question (correct)

It improved relations with foreign nations

It strengthened American democracy

It led to economic prosperity

What was the belief behind manifest destiny?

The belief that America should expand its territories for political and agricultural improvement Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the phrase 'manifest destiny'?

John O’Sullivan Signup and view all the answers

What did the Young America movement emphasize?

Economic interdependence and national unity Signup and view all the answers

What was the view of opponents of manifest destiny?

They believed in the repudiation of imperialism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of manifest destiny?

Manifest destiny was a belief that America's values and institutions justified its leadership in the Western Hemisphere. Signup and view all the answers

What were the three main claims that pushed Americans to actively seek the expansion of democracy?

The belief in the strength of American values and institutions, the belief in the importance of economic interdependence, and the belief in the moral superiority of the American people. Signup and view all the answers

Which political movement embraced national unity, territorial expansion, and economic interdependence?

The Young America movement Signup and view all the answers

The Manifest Destiny Quiz

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Which political party argued that the United States' mission was to lead by example, not by conquest?

What did Abraham Lincoln do during a speech in 1859 to criticize the idea of conquest?

What negative consequences did westward expansion have on the United States?

What was the belief behind manifest destiny?

Who coined the phrase 'manifest destiny'?

What did the Young America movement emphasize?

What was the view of opponents of manifest destiny?

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of manifest destiny?

What were the three main claims that pushed Americans to actively seek the expansion of democracy?

Which political movement embraced national unity, territorial expansion, and economic interdependence?

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