‘Manifest Destiny’ (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which century did the belief in Manifest Destiny emerge in America?
In which century did the belief in Manifest Destiny emerge in America?
19th century
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?
Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?
John L. O'Sullivan
In which year was the term 'Manifest Destiny' first coined?
In which year was the term 'Manifest Destiny' first coined?
1845
Manifest Destiny described expansion from which ocean to which?
Manifest Destiny described expansion from which ocean to which?
Atlantic to Pacific
What two things did supporters want to spread across North America?
What two things did supporters want to spread across North America?
Democracy & Protestantism
How did Manifest Destiny function as a migration factor?
How did Manifest Destiny function as a migration factor?
A 'pull' factor to the Great Plains
Which two resources did Manifest Destiny open access to?
Which two resources did Manifest Destiny open access to?
Gold and silver
What was a major consequence for Plains Indians?
What was a major consequence for Plains Indians?
Forced displacement
Which two groups promoted Manifest Destiny?
Which two groups promoted Manifest Destiny?
Government & newspapers
Who created the 1872 painting 'American Progress'?
Who created the 1872 painting 'American Progress'?
John Gast
What did the female figure in 'American Progress' represent?
What did the female figure in 'American Progress' represent?
America
Until when did Manifest Destiny continue to influence American attitudes?
Until when did Manifest Destiny continue to influence American attitudes?
1960s-1970s