Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion Quiz: History Channel

What is Manifest Destiny?

• 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

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

Who sponsored the western expedition of Lewis and Clark?

• James Monroe

• John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

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

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!

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

Who was the president who was determined to proceed with the annexation of Texas?

• James K. Polk

• John Tyler

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the outcome of the 1842 treaty between Great Britain and the United States?

• It resolved the question of the Mexican border

• It resolved the question of the Texan border

• It resolved the question of the Canadian border

• It resolved the question of the Oregon Territory

What was the main reason for the forced removal of Native Americans and other groups from their homes?

• To promote peace and harmony

• To spread democracy and capitalism

• To protect their rights

• To establish a new nation

What was the population of the United States by 1850?

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 23 million