Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion

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Which of the following best describes the concept of Manifest Destiny as it was understood in the 19th century? Options: The belief that U.S. expansion across the American continents was justified and inevitable., The idea that the U.S. should remain isolated from other countries., The policy of limiting U.S. territory to the original thirteen colonies., The belief that only Native Americans should inhabit North America.

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The belief that U.S. expansion across the American continents was justified and inevitable.

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How did the ideology of Manifest Destiny influence major events in U.S. history?

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It encouraged the westward expansion and events like the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War.

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Which of the following was a major economic factor that encouraged westward expansion in the United States? Abundant land and resources in the West, Overcrowding in Eastern cities, Improved transportation techniques, Desire for new beginnings

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Abundant land and resources in the West

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A family in the 1800s is considering moving west because their city is becoming too crowded and farmland is scarce. Which push-pull factor best explains their motivation?

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Population pressure: Overcrowding in Eastern cities and farmlands

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Which of the following best describes the main provision of the Homestead Act of 1862? Options: Free 160 acres for settlers who lived and worked on the land for five years, Free transportation for settlers moving west, Guaranteed employment for railroad workers, Tax exemptions for new businesses in the West

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Free 160 acres for settlers who lived and worked on the land for five years

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Explain why settlers needed to clear, break, drain, irrigate, and fence the land during the Westward Expansion.

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To make the land productive

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Which leaders were in command of the Sioux forces during the Battle of Little Bighorn?

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Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

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Analyze the consequences of Custer's decision to attack the Sioux camp on June 25, 1876. What was the outcome for his forces?

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Custer and 262 men were killed in battle.

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What was the primary purpose of the Ghost Dance movement among Native American tribes in the late 19th century?

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To serve as a spiritual response to the pressures of westward expansion.

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Why did the Ghost Dance movement gain particular popularity among the Lakota Sioux?

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It promised the return of ancestral lands and way of life