Unit 2: Concept Checkpoint #1 (Manifest Destiny)

What is Manifest Destiny?

• Belief it was Americans' destiny to create the railroad

• Railroad that extends across the entire country

• Belief it was US' destiny to expand westward towards the Pacific

• To be forced to move from homeland

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Select TWO short term effects of Manifest Destiny

• New states

• Decreased money in the economy

• More land

• More resources

• Decreased a need for education

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9-12.AH.11

What is the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Railroad that ONLY travels the East Coast

• Belief that it was the US’ destiny to expand towards the Pacific ocean (west) and into Mexico territory

• Railroad that extends across the entire country

• Type of new automobile available to Americans who are traveling North only

Select THREE long term effects of Manifest Destiny

• Displacement of indigenous people (Native Americans)

• Creation of the Transcontinental Railroad

• Decrease need for public education

• Increase in automobiles (cars)

• New states, technology, & industries

Select TWO effects of the Transcontinental Railroad

• Connected the country (physically & mentally)

• Decreased the need for education

• Led to the creation of time zones

• Decrease in American participation in elections