Manifest Destiny Flashcards

1
Q

What is the concept of Manifest Destiny?

A

The belief that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

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True or False: Manifest Destiny was solely about territorial expansion.

A

False

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Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘Manifest Destiny’ was first coined in the year _____.

A

1845

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Which President is most commonly associated with the ideology of Manifest Destiny?

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James K. Polk

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following events is directly associated with Manifest Destiny? A) The Louisiana Purchase B) The Civil War C) The Great Depression D) The New Deal

A

A) The Louisiana Purchase

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