Multiple Choice
Which statement best reflects the concept of manifest destiny?
(1 point)
Responses
The United States welcomed people from all nations.
The United States welcomed people from all nations.
The United States was destined to become a world power.
The United States was destined to become a world power.
The United States was destined to spread from Atlantic to Pacific.
The United States was destined to spread from Atlantic to Pacific.
Americans were a “chosen people” whose population should multiply.
The United States was destined to spread from Atlantic to Pacific.
Refer to the “Patterns of Immigration to the United States between 1820−1860” chart to answer the question.
According to the data on the chart, when was the largest increase in immigration to the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
from Ireland between 1840 and 1850
from Ireland between 1840 and 1850
from Germany between 1830 and 1840
from Germany between 1830 and 1840
from Asia between 1850 and 1860
from Asia between 1850 and 1860
from Great Britain between 1840 and 1850
from Ireland between 1840 and 1850
What were the main reasons people were attracted to the West?
(1 point)
Responses
better farm lands and a stable climate
better farm lands and a stable climate
more natural resources and free land
more natural resources and free land
stricter government and fewer religions
stricter government and fewer religions
new opportunities and personal freedom
more natural resources and free land
new opportunities and personal freedom