Understanding Manifest Destiny in American History

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What was the primary reason for President Polk's decision to send General Zachary Taylor into the disputed territory?

To provoke a Mexican attack and provide grounds for war (correct)

To establish diplomatic relations with Mexico

To negotiate the purchase of land from Mexico

To explore the natural resources in the disputed territory

Which event led to a significant addition of land to the American southwest?

The signing of the Oregon Treaty

The Mexican-American War (correct)

The War of 1812

The Louisiana Purchase

What was the campaign slogan used by President Polk referring to the American boundary between British and American lands in the Oregon territory?

'Boundary Compromise of 1846'

'Manifest Destiny prevails'

'Oregon Territory Victory'

'Fifty-four forty or fight' (correct)

What treaty settled the land dispute between the United States and Britain, resulting in the acceptance of the 49th parallel as the boundary?

Oregon Treaty Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind Russia's decision to sell Alaska to the United States?

The need to finance its war debts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main belief of Manifest Destiny?

Americans were entitled to expand westward Signup and view all the answers

How did the War of 1812 contribute to the concept of Manifest Destiny?

It removed a significant hurdle to American westward expansion Signup and view all the answers

What event nearly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?

The Louisiana Purchase Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Corps of Discovery in exploring the new land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark Signup and view all the answers

What fueled the American desire to expand westward according to the text?

Reports from Lewis and Clark about new territories explored Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term Manifest Destiny?

John O'Sullivan Signup and view all the answers

Which U.S. President opposed the Mexican-American War and the concept of Manifest Destiny?

President Abraham Lincoln Signup and view all the answers

What did General Ulysses S. Grant think about the Mexican-American War?

He disagreed with using war as a justification for Manifest Destiny. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

An act allowing the forced removal of Native Americans to less desirable areas. Signup and view all the answers

How did Manifest Destiny impact America's borders?

It justified expansion to the west coast and further imperialist activities. Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Manifest Destiny in American History

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