Manifest Destiny Quiz

When did westward expansion in the United States intensify?

• 1803

• 1819

• 1845

• 1872

Who coined the phrase 'manifest destiny'?

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John O'Sullivan

What does the phrase 'allotted by providence' mean in the context of manifest destiny?

• Given by the president

• Given by the people

• Given by the government

• Given by God or a higher power

What does the painting 'American Progress' by John Gast symbolize?

• The biased perspective of westward expansion

• The end of westward expansion

• The hardships of westward expansion

• The benefits of westward expansion

What impact did manifest destiny have on American Indian nations?

• They were unaffected by westward expansion

• They were given more land and resources

• They were treated with respect and equality

• They were pushed from their homelands and mistreated

Who was the president associated with the idea of manifest destiny?

• George Washington

• James K. Polk

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following was NOT added to the United States as a result of manifest destiny?

• The Gadsden Purchase

• The Mexican Session

• The Louisiana Territory

• The Oregon Country

What was one negative impact of westward expansion?

• Increased opportunities for all people

• Expansion of slavery into the west

• Improved living conditions for all settlers

• Peaceful coexistence with indigenous people

What was the mindset of many Americans during the 1800s as the U.S expanded rapidly?

• Isolationism

• Manifest destiny

• Imperialism

• Colonialism

What was the belief of manifest destiny based on?

• The right to expand westward

• The right to expand southward

• The right to expand northward

• The right to expand eastward