Manifest Destiny And Territorial Expansion

Question 0

Who coined the term manifest destiny and what was his ideology?

Answer 0

John O’Sullivan- believed america divinely destined to spread across the continent

Question 1

Antebellum

Answer 1

Period before the civil war, 1800-1850

During this period, borders expanded almost to where they are today

Question 2

Why did americans during the antebellum period move westward

Answer 2

Sharing of knowledge
Trade with other countries
Opportunities to own land/land speculation
Religious reasons

Question 3

How did manifest destiny bring upon the Mexican-American War

Answer 3

Americans wanted texas and california area

Question 4

Symbolism behind American Progress

Answer 4

Angel traveling left/westward bringing light to the dark area (bringing enlightenment to barbaric uncivilized area)
Followed by trains, power/telegraph lines, settlers (bringing western civilization)
Holds a book/bible (bringing education and religion)

Question 9

3 trials and tribulations of the american people brought on by manifest destiny

Answer 9

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Question 10

How does manifest destiny affect our lives today

Answer 10

If we didnt have all the land we have now, america and its economy would be very different