15 Questions
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
Which event led to a significant addition of land to the American southwest?
The Mexican-American War
What was the campaign slogan used by President Polk referring to the American boundary between British and American lands in the Oregon territory?
'Fifty-four forty or fight'
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
What was the primary motivation behind Russia's decision to sell Alaska to the United States?
The need to finance its war debts
What is the main belief of Manifest Destiny?
Americans were entitled to expand westward
How did the War of 1812 contribute to the concept of Manifest Destiny?
It removed a significant hurdle to American westward expansion
What event nearly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase
Who led the Corps of Discovery in exploring the new land acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
What fueled the American desire to expand westward according to the text?
Reports from Lewis and Clark about new territories explored
Who coined the term Manifest Destiny?
John O'Sullivan
Which U.S. President opposed the Mexican-American War and the concept of Manifest Destiny?
President Abraham Lincoln
What did General Ulysses S. Grant think about the Mexican-American War?
He disagreed with using war as a justification for Manifest Destiny.
What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
An act allowing the forced removal of Native Americans to less desirable areas.
How did Manifest Destiny impact America's borders?
It justified expansion to the west coast and further imperialist activities.
Test your knowledge about Manifest Destiny, the 19th century belief that Americans were entitled to expand west toward the Pacific Ocean as part of God's plan to spread democracy and capitalism across North America.
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