4A 4/3 Manifest Destiny Article 3

When was the phrase "Manifest Destiny" coined?

• 1845

• 1803

• 1861

• 1900

What event in 1803 began the expansion of the United States?

• Louisiana Purchase

• California Gold Rush

• Civil War

• Declaration of Independence

What was the vision of many leaders regarding the United States?

• To extend the boundaries across North America

• To remain a small nation

• To focus only on the East Coast

• To become a monarchy

What did the government and private businesses encourage people to do?

• Move to newly acquired western territories

• Stay in the cities

• Travel to Europe

• Build factories

What did the sale of land fund in America?

• Transportation and migration

• Military expansion

• Education system

• Healthcare system

What did Americans feel entitled to when it came to land?

• Claiming land

• Building castles

• Mining gold

• Starting businesses

Who were targeted by the belief in Manifest Destiny?

• American Indians and Spanish-occupied territories

• European settlers

• Asian immigrants

• African tribes

What did individuals and groups illegally cause in support of Manifest Destiny?

• Great cruelty and violence

• Peaceful negotiations

• Economic growth

• Cultural exchange

What was in contrast to the ideals of the founding of the United States?

• Privilege and entitlement

• Freedom and equality

• Justice and law

• Peace and prosperity

Until when did the conflict within the borders of the United States continue?

• 20th century

• 19th century

• 18th century

• 21st century