Manifest Destiny and Its Impacts

Manifest Destiny was a 19th-century belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America, coined by John O'Sullivan in 1845. It justified territorial expansion, including the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War, driven by economic, political, and religious motives, and a sense of American exceptionalism. Manifest Destiny significantly influenced the settlement of the American West and established a national justification for imperialism and the exploitation of Native American lands, impacting American history and cultural identity.

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' in 1845?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John O'Sullivan

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

Which event was justified by the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• The California Gold Rush

• The War of 1812

• The annexation of Texas

• The Louisiana Purchase

What were some of the motives behind Manifest Destiny?

• Environmental conservation

• Economic, political, and religious motives

• Scientific exploration

• Cultural exchange

How did Manifest Destiny impact the American West?

• It caused the Industrial Revolution

• It resulted in the abolition of slavery

• It led to the development and settlement of the region

• It promoted international trade

What was one of the negative consequences of Manifest Destiny?

• The decline of American democracy

• The end of American imperialism

• The exploitation of Native American lands

• The strengthening of Native American cultures