Westward expansion

What year was the Louisiana Territory purchased?

• 1872

• 1845

• 1819

• 1803

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?

• James K. Polk

• John O'Sullivan

• John Gast

• George Washington

What symbolizes America in John Gast's painting 'American Progress'?

• A bear

• A city

• A woman in white

• A buffalo

What was a major consequence of Manifest Destiny on indigenous populations?

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural exchange

• Displacement from their lands

• Technological advancements

Which territory was NOT mentioned as part of the territorial acquisitions influenced by Manifest Destiny?

• Alaska

• Oregon Country

• Mexican Cession

• Gadsden Purchase