U.S History Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny questions and answers.

What was the primary belief of Manifest Destiny 

The belief that Americans were destined by God to expand the United States through obtaining territory in the west.

How did the California Gold Rush of 1849 influence westward expansion?

The California Gold Rush of 1849 influenced westward expansion by increasing people to migrate west in order to become rich from gold nuggets in California.

Which law offered 160 acres of public land settlers waiting to cultivate it?

The Homestead Act of 1862

What role did the Pacific Railway Acts play in westward expansion?

The role the Pacific Railway Acts played in Western expansion was increasing the people migrating west and increased social interaction between the west and east in the United States.