What is Manifest Destiny?
Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion Quiz: History Channel

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8th Grade
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Ryan Jacoby
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 9 pts
The idea that the United States should conquer European countries
The idea that the United States should focus on internal development only
The idea that the United States should remain isolated from the rest of the world
The idea that the United States is destined to expand its dominion across the entire North American continent
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 9 pts
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
A purchase of land from Mexico
A purchase of land from Spain
A purchase of land from Canada
A purchase of land from France
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 9 pts
Who sponsored the western expedition of Lewis and Clark?
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 9 pts
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
A policy of isolationism
A policy of expansion into Europe
A policy of European colonization in the Americas
A policy of non-intervention in European affairs
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 9 pts
What was the slogan used by James K. Polk during his election campaign?
Westward ho!
Expansion at any cost!
Manifest Destiny or bust!
54˚ 40’ or fight!
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 9 pts
What was the compromise reached for the Oregon Territory?
It would be split along the 49th parallel
It would be split along the 60th parallel
It would be split along the 54th parallel
It would be split along the 40th parallel
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 9 pts
Who was the president who was determined to proceed with the annexation of Texas?
James K. Polk
John Tyler
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
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