Westward Expansion: Manifest Destiny and Its Impact on the United States

Question 1

What law forced Native Americans to leave their homelands and move to reservations?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Removal Act

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The Homestead Act

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The Trail of Tears Act

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The Louisiana Purchase

Question 2

Which of these was NOT used as a way to travel westward by pioneers?

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Cars

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Covered wagons

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Flatboats

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Steamboats

Question 3

What was the idea behind Manifest Destiny?

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That the United States should spread across the North American continent.

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That the United States should help other countries become democratic.

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That the United States should control as many resources as possible.

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That the United States should defend itself against attacks from other countries.

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a key event in the westward expansion of the United States?

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The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Louisiana Purchase

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The Oregon Trail

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The Mexican-American War

Question 5

What was the main idea behind the concept of Manifest Destiny?

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The United States had a duty to expand its territory westward.

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The Europeans were trying to colonize the Americas.

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The Native Americans were not using the land effectively.

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The westward expansion would bring economic prosperity to the United States.

Question 6

Which group of people faced the most challenges and hardships during the westward movement?

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The Native Americans

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The European settlers

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The African American slaves

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The Chinese immigrants

Question 7

What was the primary purpose of the Oregon Trail?

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To allow settlers to claim land in the Oregon Territory

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To transport goods from the East Coast to the West Coast

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To provide a route for missionaries to reach the Native Americans

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To find a shortcut to the gold fields in California

Question 8

What is the best summary of the unit on Manifest Destiny and the Westward Movement?

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The westward expansion of the United States was a complex and often violent process that had a profound impact on the nation's history.

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The United States was destined to expand westward, and this expansion was justified by the idea of Manifest Destiny.

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The westward movement was a heroic journey that led to the settlement of the American West.

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The westward expansion was a mistake that led to the displacement of Native American tribes and the destruction of the environment.

Question 9

Who bought the Louisiana Territory from France?

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Thomas Jefferson

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James Monroe

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Andrew Jackson

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 10

What happened to Native Americans as a result of westward expansion?

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They lost their land and traditional ways of life

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They became wealthy and powerful

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They became citizens of the United States

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They moved to live in Europe

Question 11

What was the purpose of the Pony Express?

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To send mail across the Great Plains

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To transport people and goods

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To fight against Native Americans

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To explore the Rocky Mountains

Question 12

What was the main goal of Manifest Destiny?

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To spread the United States from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

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To make the United States the most powerful country in the world

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To protect the United States from foreign enemies

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To bring democracy to other countries

Question 13

Which difficulty did settlers NOT face in the West?

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Help from the government

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Bad weather and diseases

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Conflicts with Native Americans

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Loneliness and isolation

Question 14

Who was the president when the United States bought the Louisiana Territory?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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James Monroe

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Andrew Jackson

Question 15

Is it true or false that Manifest Destiny was the idea that it was God's plan for the United States to spread across the continent?

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True

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False

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a result of Manifest Destiny?

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People became more aware of the importance of protecting the environment.

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The United States reached the Pacific Ocean.

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There was more tension with Native American tribes.

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Americans felt more proud of their country.

Question 17

What was the belief that God wanted the United States to expand its territory?

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Manifest Destiny

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Westward Expansion

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Land of the Free

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New Frontier

Question 18

Which purchase doubled the size of the United States in 1803?

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Louisiana Purchase

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Texas Purchase

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Oregon Purchase

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Florida Purchase

Question 19

Which war helped the United States add territories in the Southwest?

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Mexican-American War

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Civil War

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Spanish-American War

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War of 1812

Question 20

Who is known as the 'Father of Manifest Destiny'?

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John O'Sullivan

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Thomas Jefferson

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James K. Polk

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Henry Clay

Question 21

What was the main effect of the discovery of gold in California?

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It caused a large number of people to move to California

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It slowed down westward expansion because miners and settlers fought

Question 22

What was the main reason for the outbreak of the Mexican-American War in 1846?

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American settlers' desire for land in Mexican territory, particularly in Texas and California

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Mexico's refusal to sell California and other southwestern territories to the United States

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Mexico's support for Native American tribes resisting American expansion

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The assassination of President Zachary Taylor by Mexican forces

Question 23

How did westward expansion impact Native American tribes?

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They were forced to give up their traditional lands and relocate to reservations

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They were granted American citizenship and equal rights

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They prospered from the economic opportunities brought by westward settlers

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Their cultures and traditions remained largely unchanged

Question 24

Which type of historical source would provide firsthand accounts of the experiences of westward pioneers?

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Letters, diaries, and journals written by the pioneers themselves

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Textbooks written decades or centuries later

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Government reports and official documents

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Hollywood movies and fictionalized accounts

Question 25

How did westward expansion contribute to the development of the United States' national identity?

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It fostered a sense of unity and pride by providing shared goals and challenges.

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It damaged the US reputation because of conflicts with Native American tribes.

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It increased the size of the US but had little impact on its identity.

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It resulted in the loss of cultural diversity due to the suppression of Native American cultures.

Question 26

As the United States expanded westward, what major impact did it have on Native American tribes?

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Tribes were forced to give up their land and move to reservations.

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Tribes welcomed settlers and shared their land willingly.

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Tribes formed alliances with the US government and benefited from expansion.

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Tribes had no impact on the westward expansion.

Question 27

As the United States expanded westward, what were some of the main reasons why different groups of people clashed?

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People from the North and South disagreed about whether slavery should be allowed in new territories.

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Settlers often fought with Native American tribes over land and resources.

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Different groups of settlers competed for limited resources like water and land.

Question 28

Who is known for saying the phrase, 'Manifest Destiny'?

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John O'Sullivan

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Thomas Jefferson

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Lewis and Clark

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Andrew Jackson

Question 29

Which of these conflicts happened during the Westward Movement?

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Mexican-American War

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French and Indian War

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American Revolution

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Civil War

Question 30

What was the main purpose of the Homestead Act?

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To give settlers free land

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To help railroads expand

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To limit immigration from Europe

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To prevent conflicts with Native American tribes

Question 31

What is a common feature of a frontier community?

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Few people and not many resources

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Strong government and many rules

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Growing economy and lots of factories

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Large cities and many cultures

Question 32

Is it true that the Westward Movement had no effect on Native American tribes?

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No

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Yes

Question 33

Which of the following reasons was NOT a major driver for the westward expansion of the United States?

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The need to escape European rule

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The desire to acquire more land

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The search for natural resources like gold and timber

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The belief in Manifest Destiny

Question 34

Who is known as the 'Father of Manifest Destiny'?

Accepted Answer

John O'Sullivan

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Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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Andrew Jackson

Question 35

What major acquisition doubled the size of the United States?

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The Louisiana Purchase

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The Oregon Treaty

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The Mexican Cession

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The Adams-Onis Treaty

Question 36

What was the main purpose of the Oregon Trail?

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To connect the east coast to the west coast by land

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To explore the Louisiana Territory

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To find a new route to China

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To provide a safe haven for Native American tribes

Question 37

Which war resulted in the United States gaining control of vast territories in the Southwest?

Accepted Answer

The Mexican-American War

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The French and Indian War

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The Revolutionary War

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The War of 1812

Question 38

What was a major negative effect of Manifest Destiny on Native American tribes?

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It resulted in their forced relocation and loss of ancestral lands

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It led to increased trade and cooperation

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It accelerated their cultural assimilation

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It had no significant impact

Question 39

Which of the following is the best definition of Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that the United States should expand westward to the Pacific Ocean.

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The idea that the United States was destined to become a great nation.

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The belief that the United States should only expand eastward.

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The idea that the United States should not expand at all.

Question 40

Who was the president who bought the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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James Madison

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Andrew Jackson

Question 41

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States. Which country did the US buy this land from?

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France

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Mexico

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Spain

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Great Britain

Question 42

Who is known as the 'Father of the Oregon Trail'?

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Marcus Whitman

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Kit Carson

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Daniel Boone

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Davy Crockett

Question 43

What was the main reason for the Mexican-American War?

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Disputes over Texas annexation

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Mexican invasion of the United States

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American desire for more land

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Mexican refusal to trade with the United States

Question 44

One of the outcomes of the Mexican-American War was that:

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The United States took control of the Southwest

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The war ended in a stalemate

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The United States lost control of California

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Mexico conquered Texas

Question 45

The belief that the United States was destined to expand westward is known as:

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Manifest Destiny

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Expansionism

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Nationalism

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Imperialism

Question 46

Westward expansion had both positive and negative impacts. Which of the following is a negative effect?

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Conflict with Native Americans

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Greater political stability

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Increased economic opportunities

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Improved transportation

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a legacy of Manifest Destiny?

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Respect for Native American rights

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Increased immigration to the United States

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Expansion of the United States to the Pacific Ocean

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Development of new technologies and industries

Question 48

To summarize Manifest Destiny, which statement is most accurate?

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The United States had a belief that it was destined to expand across the North American continent

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It meant Native Americans had to be forced to move west

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It was a movement against westward expansion