Manifest Destiny Painting Anaylisis

What was the primary reason behind the belief in Manifest Destiny?

• Alliances with other nations

• Military strategy against Europe

• Divine sanction for expansion

• Economic gains from new territories

What does the character Columbia symbolize in the painting 'American Progress'?

• The spirit of innovation and technology

• A mythical angel guiding the settlers

• The European influence in America

• The physical representation of the United States and its ideals

Which political party strongly supported the spread of democracy to the west?

• The Republican Party

• The Democratic Party

• The Whig Party

• The Federalist Party

Which territory was added to the United States as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

• Oregon Territory

• Florida

• Land up to the Mississippi River

• Louisiana Territory

What was the outcome of the U.S.-Mexican War in terms of territorial gains?

• Mexican Cession including disputed territories

• Annexation of Texas

• Acquisition of the Gadsden Purchase

• Purchase of Alaska