Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion

The video explores the concept of Manifest Destiny, a 19th-century belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent. It discusses the perspectives of Europeans and Americans on land ownership, the influence of figures like John Quincy Adams and John L. Sullivan, and the impact on Native American populations. The legacy of Manifest Destiny is examined, highlighting its role in shaping the American dream and the cultural shifts it caused.

What was the primary motivation for Americans to move westward in the 19th century?

• To expand the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific

• To establish new religious communities

• To find new trade routes

• To escape from European influence

How did Europeans view the land in the New World?

• As a land already owned by Native Americans

• As a wilderness waiting to be tamed

• As a place for scientific exploration

• As a place to establish new kingdoms

What was John Quincy Adams' vision for North America?

• A continent united under one nation with shared principles

• A continent divided among various nations

• A continent with multiple languages and cultures

• A continent ruled by European powers

Who first coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?

• John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• John L. Sullivan

• George Washington

What was the belief of most Americans regarding the spread of democracy?

• It should remain confined to the eastern states

• It should be spread by force

• It was a divine duty to spread it from coast to coast

• It should be spread only to neighboring countries

How did churches and missionaries view the westward expansion?

• As a way to escape persecution

• As an opportunity to convert Native Americans

• As a threat to their religious practices

• As a chance to establish new churches

What was the impact of Manifest Destiny on Native American tribes?

• They were given new lands in the east

• They were encouraged to maintain their traditions

• They were integrated into American society

• They were gradually moved west to make way for settlers

What did many ordinary Americans believe about their opportunities in the West?

• They were limited and risky

• They were the best opportunities available

• They were only for the wealthy

• They were better in the eastern states

How many people followed the dream of moving westward in the first half of the 1800s?

• 4 million

• 3 million

• 2 million

• 1 million

What did the Shaunie Indian Mission symbolize for some Americans?

• A hub for scientific research

• A center for political discussions

• A symbol of the American dream

• A place of religious freedom