Question

exam 3
take this exam after you have finished reviewing the lesson.
question 1
which term below best matches the following definition:
the movement of american settlers towards the west coast of north america.
a. manifest destiny
b. trail of tears
c. reservations
d. westward expansion
question 2
which purchase from france effectively doubled the size of the united states in 1803 and led to increased westward expansion?
a. mississippi purchase
b. california purchase
c. louisiana purchase
d. oregon purchase
question 3
which term below matches the following definition:
to adopt the customs, appearance, and behaviors of the dominant cultural group
a. assimilate
b. indigenous
c. manifest destiny
d. appropriate
question 4
which of the following were consequences of the adoption of manifest destiny ideology in the 19th century?
please select all that apply.
a. the forced removal of indigenous people from their homelands
b. the acceptance of traditional indigenous culture to white american society
c. the slow decrease of americans migrating westward
d. the spread of capitalism across north america

Explanation:

• Question 1: "Westward Expansion" directly refers to the movement of settlers westward. "Manifest Destiny" is the ideology justifying it, "Trail of Tears" is a specific tragic event (Native American forced removal), and "Reservations" are areas set aside for Native Americans.
• Question 2: The "Louisiana Purchase" in 1803 from France doubled the US size. There's no "Mississippi Purchase", "California" was acquired through other means (like the Mexican - American War), and "Oregon" was settled through treaties.
• Question 3: "Assimilate" means adopting the dominant group's customs. "Indigenous" refers to native people, "Manifest Destiny" is an ideology, and "Appropriate" has a different meaning (take without right, etc.).
• Question 4: Manifest Destiny led to forced Native American removal (a) as settlers took their lands. It did not lead to acceptance of Native culture (b), instead, there was often cultural suppression. It increased westward migration (so c is wrong) and spread capitalism as settlers developed the land (d).

Answer:

1. d. Westward Expansion
2. c. Louisiana Purchase
3. a. Assimilate
4. a. The forced removal of Indigenous people from their homelands, d. The spread of capitalism across North America