John L. O'Sullivan coined the term "Manifest Destiny".
True
Order the acquisitions of new territories by the United States from 1844 to 1848:
1️⃣ Texas (1845)
2️⃣ Oregon (1846)
3️⃣ California (1848)
The Homestead Act of 1862 allowed settlers to acquire land in the West.
True
Oregon was acquired in 1846 through a treaty with Great Britain
Manifest Destiny was a widely held 19th century belief that the United States had a God-given right to expand its dominion and spread democracy
Who coined the term "Manifest Destiny"?
John L. O'Sullivan
Manifest Destiny promoted the spread of American democracy and values.
True
In what year was the Indian Removal Act passed?
1830
Manifest Destiny was the 19th-century belief that the United States had a God-given right to expand its dominion and spread democracy
The key factors driving westward expansion include economic opportunities, social motivations, and political ideologies
Match the territory with the year it was acquired:
Texas ↔️ 1845
Oregon ↔️ 1846
California ↔️ 1848
Manifest Destiny led to the displacement and cultural decimation of Native American tribes.
True
The Gold Rush in California attracted prospectors seeking wealth
Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845
Manifest Destiny was solely driven by economic motivations.
False
The economic motivations of Manifest Destiny included access to new resources, expanding trade routes, and increasing agricultural output, particularly cotton
Match the key figures with their contributions to Manifest Destiny:
Brigham Young ↔️ Led Mormon migration westward
Sitting Bull ↔️ Resisted U.S. expansion
Andrew Jackson ↔️ Supported Indian Removal Act
Which Native American leader fought against U.S. forces at the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Sitting Bull
Order the key events impacting Native Americans during Manifest Destiny:
1️⃣ Indian Removal Act
2️⃣ Trail of Tears
3️⃣ Battle of Little Bighorn
The Mexican-American War resulted in the U.S. gaining control of the Southwest
In what year was Texas annexed by the United States?
1845
What was the central belief of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?
God-given right to expand
Who coined the term "Manifest Destiny"?
John L. O'Sullivan
Which Lakota leader fought against the U.S. Army at the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Sitting Bull
The Gold Rush in California was an example of economic opportunities driving westward expansion.
True
What ideology led to the systematic displacement and cultural destruction of Native American tribes?
Manifest Destiny
Who led Lakota warriors at the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Sitting Bull
What treaty ended the Mexican-American War?
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Manifest Destiny transformed the United States into an economic powerhouse.
True
Manifest Destiny justified the displacement of Native American tribes.
True
What was the central belief of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century?
God-given right to expand
In what year did Texas become part of the United States?
1845
John L. O'Sullivan coined the term "Manifest Destiny".
True
What territory did Brigham Young help establish as part of Manifest Destiny?
Utah Territory
What were the three main factors driving westward expansion during Manifest Destiny?
Economic, social, political
What were two examples of Native American resistance against Manifest Destiny?
Little Bighorn, Nez Perce retreat
Match the key figure with their role in the Texas Annexation and the Mexican-American War:
James K. Polk ↔️ Supported Texas annexation
Zachary Taylor ↔️ Led U.S. forces in war
Santa Anna ↔️ Mexican leader
Why was the annexation of Texas significant in the context of Manifest Destiny?
Added valuable territory
The Texas Annexation in 1845 was viewed as a fulfillment of Manifest Destiny.
True
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo solidified U.S. control over the western regions.