Manifest Destiny
Daniel Miller
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion in the 19th century United States. Key topics include the definition, supporters, and impacts of Manifest Destiny, focusing on areas of westward settlement (Texas, Oregon, California, Utah) and resulting conflicts (slavery, Native American resistance, Mexican-American War). The guide also examines the long-term effects, including overseas expansion and economic growth, and provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 12
What was the core belief of Manifest Destiny? ๐
The US should limit its expansion to the original 13 colonies
The US was divinely meant to expand across North America
The US should focus on European affairs
The US should only expand through peaceful negotiations