Manifest Destiny Test

Front

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

Back

Manifest destiny

Front

The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________

Back

Pacific Ocean

Front

Why did people want to travel west?

Back

Manifest Destiny, Adventure, Free Land

Front

As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans? Options: They agreed to give up their land., They were given their choice of where to live., They were forced to live in reservations., They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

Back

They were forced to live in reservations.

Front

What act allowed the national government to require Native Americans to give up their land? Options: Indian Removal Act, Civilization Act, Manifest Destiny Act, Indian Territory Act

Back

Indian Removal Act

Front

What was the forced location of thousands of Native Americans called?

Back

The Trail of Tears

Front

In 1830, President ____________________ pushed the Indian Removal Act through Congress

Back

Andrew Jackson

Front

The purchase of Louisiana

Back

doubled the size of the United States

Front

What were the difficulties of the Oregon Trail?

Back

Length of the journey, Disease, Weather

Front

Why would people head West on the Oregon Trail?

Back

New land, opportunities & life.