Manifest Destiny Quiz Review (P1)

What was the belief behind Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?

• The U.S. was destined to expand westward across North America.

• The U.S. should remain isolated from other countries.

• The U.S. should focus on industrial growth only.

• The U.S. should expand eastward towards Europe.

What were settlers moving from the eastern U.S. to the western territories in the 19th century called?

• Urbanization

• Westward Expansion

• Industrial Revolution

• Southern Migration

What was one of the economic interests for Texas during the westward expansion?

• Gold mining

• Cotton farming

• Oil drilling

• Timber production

What was required of applicants to receive full ownership of land under the Homestead Act?

• Pay a large fee

• Build a school

• Farm the land for five years

• Establish a business

What was the approximate distance of the Oregon Trail?

• 1,000 miles

• 1,500 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 2,500 miles

What was the primary use of the Santa Fe Trail?

• Settlement

• Trade

• Military movement

• Religious pilgrimage

What was the main purpose of the Mormon Trail?

• Trade

• Settlement

• Military movement

• Exploration

Which trail was used by settlers during the Gold Rush of 1849?

• Oregon Trail

• California Trail

• Santa Fe Trail

• Mormon Trail

What was the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• A law to protect Native American lands

• A forced westward movement of Native Americans

• A treaty with Mexico

• A religious reform act

Who were the Donner Party?

• A group of explorers who discovered gold

• A group of settlers who got lost in the Sierra Nevada

• A religious group that founded a city

• A Native American tribe