Manifest Destiny Painting

According to the painting by John Gast, who benefited from Manifest Destiny?

• Native Americans

• Enslaved people

• American pioneers like miners and farmers

• Wildlife such as bison/buffalo & anything with fur

Answer explanation

The painting by John Gast illustrates the concept of Manifest Destiny, highlighting how American pioneers, including miners and farmers, expanded westward, benefiting from new land and opportunities, while Native Americans and wildlife suffered.

According to the painting, who was hurt by Manifest Destiny?

• Native Americans

• Enslaved people

• American pioneers like miners & farmers

• Wildlife such as bison/buffalo & anything with fur

Answer explanation

Manifest Destiny led to the displacement and suffering of Native Americans, the exploitation of enslaved people, and the decline of wildlife like bison, highlighting the negative impacts on these groups.

As seen in the painting, what made the trip West faster, easier, safer, and cheaper?  It also made it so that common people could make the trip.

• The Telegraph

• The School Book

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Oregon Trail

Answer explanation

The Transcontinental Railroad significantly improved travel to the West by providing a faster, safer, and cheaper means of transportation, making it accessible for common people.

What was the “mission” of the United States in the 1840’s known as?

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

• The Trail of Tears

• The Roosevelt Corollary

Answer explanation

The mission of the United States in the 1840s, known as Manifest Destiny, was the belief that the country was destined to expand across the North American continent, promoting the idea of westward expansion.

What does the painting 'American Progress' by John Gast symbolize in the context of Manifest Destiny?

• The technological advancement and westward expansion of the United States

• The peaceful coexistence of Native Americans and settlers

• The industrial revolution in Europe

• The abolition of slavery in the southern states

Which figure is depicted as leading the westward expansion in the painting 'American Progress'?

• A Native American chief

• An angelic female figure

• A pioneer family

• A group of soldiers

In the painting 'American Progress', what does the angelic figure hold in her hand?

• A sword

• A book

• A telegraph wire

• A flag

What is the significance of the Native Americans depicted in the background of the 'American Progress' painting?

• They are shown as welcoming settlers

• They are depicted as retreating from the advancing settlers

• They are portrayed as leading the settlers

• They are shown as trading with settlers

How does the painting 'American Progress' reflect the ideology of Manifest Destiny?

• By showing the harmonious relationship between settlers and Native Americans

• By depicting the inevitable expansion and progress of American civilization

• By illustrating the decline of European influence in America

• By highlighting the importance of agriculture

What role does technology play in the painting 'American Progress'?

• It is absent from the painting

• It is shown as a destructive force

• It is depicted as a symbol of progress and expansion

• It is portrayed as a threat to nature