Manifest Destiny; YT

When did westward expansion in the United States intensify?

• 1872

• 1845

• 1803

Who coined the phrase 'manifest destiny'?

• John Gast

• John Adams

• John O'Sullivan

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

• Given by nature

• Given by the government

• Given by God

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

• The biased perspective of westward expansion

• The benefits of westward expansion

• The hardships of westward expansion

What was a negative impact of manifest destiny on American Indian nations?

• Establishing homesteads

• Mistreatment by new settlers

• Creation of new life

Who benefited from the idea of manifest destiny to win the presidency?

• James K. Polk

• John Adams

• John O'Sullivan

Which event led to the addition of the Oregon Country, the Mexican Session, and the Gadsden Purchase to the United States?

• Annexation of Texas

• The idea of manifest destiny

• Purchase of the Louisiana Territory

• Westward expansion

What is the lasting impact of manifest destiny on American history?

• Expansion of slavery

• Addition of new territories and states

• BOTH

What does "Manifest Destiny" stand for?

• The belief that it was America's right to expand westward.

• The belief that America deserved all the money in the world.

• BOTH

In the painting, what is the woman carrying?

• school book

• telegraph wire

• BOTH