FINAL EXAM REVIEW #5. Manifest Destiny

What does the term "Manifest Destiny" refer to in American history?

• The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent

• The law that allowed settlers to claim land in the west

• A famous battle during the American Civil War

• The agreement between the U.S. and Britain regarding territory

Answer explanation

The term 'Manifest Destiny' refers to the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent.

What was the primary belief behind Manifest Destiny in America?

• America should own land from the Atlantic to the Arctic

• America should own land from the Atlantic to the Pacific

• America should own land from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico

• America should own land from the Pacific to the Caribbean

Answer explanation

The primary belief behind Manifest Destiny in America was that America should own land from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Which of the following was NOT a push factor for Manifest Destiny?

• Overcrowding of cities

• Economic prosperity

• Economic depressions

• Religious persecution

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Economic prosperity' because it was NOT a push factor for Manifest Destiny. The other options - overcrowding of cities, economic depressions, and religious persecution - were push factors.

What was a pull factor that motivated settlers to move west during the era of Manifest Destiny?

• Expensive farmland

• Lack of natural resources

• Inexpensive farmland

• High taxes

Answer explanation

Inexpensive farmland was a pull factor that motivated settlers to move west during the era of Manifest Destiny.

Which group was specifically mentioned as being persecuted and thus motivated to move west?

• Quakers

• Catholics

• Mormons

• Baptists

Answer explanation

The Mormons were specifically mentioned as being persecuted and motivated to move west.

What was a major reason settlers were motivated to move west according to the image?

• Political reasons

• Economic reasons

• Social reasons

• Educational reasons

Answer explanation

Settlers were motivated to move west primarily for economic reasons, as indicated in the image.

What year did the United States double in size due to the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1803

• 1821

• 1846

• 1865

Answer explanation

The United States doubled in size due to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.

Which territory was sold to the U.S. by Spain as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

• Oregon

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Alaska

Answer explanation

The territory sold to the U.S. by Spain as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty was Florida.

In what year was a treaty signed with Great Britain to incorporate land into the Oregon Territory?

• 1803

• 1821

• 1846

• 1865

Answer explanation

In 1846, a treaty was signed with Great Britain to incorporate land into the Oregon Territory, making it the correct choice.

What was the main reason Spain sold Florida to the United States?

• Desire for peace

• Economic benefits

• Fear of war

• Cultural exchange

Answer explanation

Spain sold Florida to the United States mainly out of fear of war, as they wanted to avoid potential conflicts and secure their interests in the region.