What combination of factors changed the way Americans thought of the West in the 1840s?
Westward Expansion in the United States

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History
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8th Grade
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Hard
Jared Kaltwasser
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Economic opportunity and ideological encouragement
Political instability and religious conflicts
Environmental challenges and technological advancements
Social inequality and cultural diversity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did most Americans who went west need some financial security at the outset of their journey?
Government aid was only available to those with financial security
The truly poor were not allowed to make the trip
The cost of moving an entire family westward was expensive
The risks and chances of success were questionable
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phrase did John O'Sullivan coin to describe the American belief in westward expansion?
Manifest Destiny
Divine Ordinance
Democratic Expansion
Civilizing Mission
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Manifest Destiny justify in Americans' minds?
Their right to govern any other groups encountered during expansion
Their duty to protect the environment and preserve natural resources
Their obligation to promote cultural diversity and inclusivity
Their responsibility to establish diplomatic relations with other nations
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reality of the frontier during westward expansion?
Relatively empty and waiting for settlers to exploit resources
Already populated by diverse communities from various backgrounds
Inhabited solely by Native American tribes
Controlled by European powers seeking territorial expansion
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who were the native inhabitants that Americans believed would benefit from their expansion?
Hispanic communities in the Southwest
European settlers from Western Europe
American Indians in the West
African American slaves seeking freedom
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did American expansion necessitate?
A simple and straightforward exchange of resources
A complex and involved exchange with existing communities
A complete eradication of native cultures and traditions
A peaceful coexistence with neighboring nations
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who promoted the idea that the United States was destined to rule the continent?
Politicians and writers throughout the 1800s
Native American tribes resisting colonization
European powers seeking territorial expansion
Religious leaders advocating for peace and harmony
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