Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion Quiz:  History Channel

Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion Quiz: History Channel

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion Quiz:  History Channel

Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion Quiz: History Channel

Assessment

Quiz

History

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ryan Jacoby

Used 7+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 9 pts

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

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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