unit 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Manifest Destiny?
A
The belief that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.
2
Q
True or False: Manifest Destiny promoted the idea of American exceptionalism.
A
True
3
Q
Fill in the blank: The concept of Manifest Destiny was most prominent during the _____ century.
A
19th
4
Q
Which territory was acquired through the Louisiana Purchase?
A
A vast area of land that doubled the size of the United States, purchased from France in 1803.
5
Q
Name one impact of westward expansion on Native American populations.
A
Many Native American tribes were forcibly removed from their lands, leading to loss of culture and population decline.