Who coined the term 'manifest destiny'?
Manifest Destiny Questions

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History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Elizabeth Klonowski
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
John L. O'Sullivan
George A. Crofutt
John Gast
John L. O'Sullivan and George A. Crofutt
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind manifest destiny?
All of the above
The United States should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
The United States has a God-given right to all of North America.
The United States should justify its westward expansion into Texas, Oregon, and California.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
Mexico
Great Britain
Spain
France
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was the main reason for the United States' westward expansion into Texas?
To civilize the land
To expand the nation's territory
To fulfill manifest destiny
To gain valuable resources
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which major trail was used by Native Americans and followed by Lewis and Clark?
Mormon Trail
Oregon Trail
Santa Fe Trail
Butterfield Trail
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What event triggered the mass migration to California known as the 'Gold Rush'?
The invention of the telegraph
The discovery of gold in California
The signing of a treaty with Mexico
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which act allowed individuals to claim 160 acres of land in exchange for improving it?
Butterfield Act
Homestead Act
Transcontinental Act
Pony Express Act
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