Manifest Destiny: Westward Expansion
Explore the concept of Manifest Destiny and its impact on U.S. history and westward expansion in this Grade 6 social studies worksheet.
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Manifest Destiny: Westward Expansion
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1. What was the main idea behind 'Manifest Destiny'?
The belief that the U.S. should expand its territory to the Pacific Ocean.
The idea that all nations should have equal territory.
A plan to limit the growth of the United States.
The desire to explore other continents.
2. Which land acquisition was a significant part of westward expansion?
The purchase of Alaska from Russia.
The Louisiana Purchase from France.
The colonization of Australia.
The acquisition of Hawaii.
1. The belief in Manifest Destiny was popular in the century.
2. The idea of Manifest Destiny suggested that the U.S. had a divine right to expand .
1. Manifest Destiny led to peaceful negotiations for all new territories.
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False
2. The Oregon Trail was a major route used by settlers during westward expansion.
True
False
1. Explain one positive and one negative consequence of Manifest Destiny for the United States.
Examine the map below, which illustrates some of the territorial acquisitions of the United States. Then answer the question.
Based on the map and your knowledge, identify at least two major land acquisitions that contributed to the U.S. fulfilling its Manifest Destiny.
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