Manifest Destiny

Where did many Asian immigrants during the 1800s arrive to the United States?

• Texas along the Rio Grande River

• the Great Plains along the Mississippi River

• California along the Pacific Ocean

• Alaska along the Bering Sea

This example of American art is best known as-

• The Bride Path by Winslow Homer

• Under the Horse Chestnut Tree by Mary Cassatt

• American Progress by John Gast

• American Gothic by Grant Wood

During the early to mid 1800s, which of the following contributed to the increased belief of Manifest Destiny?

• the emergence of the Republican Party

• the expansion of slavery in the New England states

• the prospect of inexpensive land

• Congress reducing tarrifs

The idea that God and history had selected America to expand its boundaries over the continent of North America was known as...

• nativism

• white supremacy

• imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

Which of these was a goal shared by many advocates of Manifest Destiny?

• Withdrawing from foreign affairs

• Returning to an agrarian economy

• Abolishing slavery throughout the United States

• Occupying all of North America

What was one reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844?

• He opposed the extension of slavery west of the Mississippi River.

• He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny.

• He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny.

• He favored the policy of popular sovereignty in the Kansas and Nebraska territories.

The United States acquired the Oregon Territory in 1846, and after a war with Mexico, the United States acquired the Mexican Cession in 1848. Which concept relates to the expansion of the U.S. from coast to coast?

• Manifest Destiny

• Federalism

• Monroe Doctrine

• Trail of Tears

How did many Americans act on their belief in the Manifest Destiny of the United States in the 1800s?

• Many settlers moved west to start a new life.

• Many women demanded equality and the right to vote.

• Many farmers switched from food crops to cash crops.

• Many businesses expanded and added new employees.

How does the picture demonstrate the belief in Manifest Destiny?

• Pioneers are shown moving West bringing new transportation and communication technologies.

• New technologies are shown being used to defeat American Indian tribes already living in the West.

• Women are shown leading pioneers to new lands.

• Farmers are shown plowing land and hunting animals.

Where was most of the territory the United States acquired during the era of Manifest Destiny?

• Most acquisitions were in the southeastern portion of the United States.

• Most acquisitions were along the Canadian border with the United States.

• Most acquisitions were west of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.

• Most acquisitions were west of the Mississippi River.