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?

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

    Who coined the phrase 'manifest destiny'?

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

    What did the Young America movement emphasize?

    <p>Economic interdependence and national unity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the view of opponents of manifest destiny?

    <p>They believed in the repudiation of imperialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>The Young America movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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