Chapter 11

Quiz for Chapter Eleven Interpretations: What Explains American Enthusiasm for Manifest Destiny?

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Question 1

In Reginald Horsman’s analysis of Manifest Destiny, how did many Americans justify U.S. expansion into western territories?A. Economic and financial necessity
B. Legal rights and responsibilities
C. Racial and cultural superiority
D. Religious belief and doctrines

Question 2

According to Reginald Horsman, the primary motivation at the heart of U.S. territorial expansion prior to the Civil War wasA. wealth and security.
B. hatred and blood lust.
C. faith and piety.
D. boredom and restlessness.

Question 3

Historian Amy Greenberg sees the doctrine of aggressive U.S. territorial expansion as a manifestation ofA. religious belief.
B. gendered ideas about militaristic masculinity.
C. racial superiority ideologies.
D. economic expansion theories.

Question 4

Based on the reading selections, it is likely that Reginald Horsman and Amy Greenberg would agree on which of the following statements?A. Westward expansion was a process that was unpopular with most Americans.
B. Manifest Destiny was a peaceful process of cultural expansion.
C. Manifest Destiny was a violent movement to gain territory.
D. Westward expansion was primarily supported by southern planters.