A Trivia Quiz About Manifest Destiny
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What was a TRAIL COWBOY called?
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PODDY
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WADDIE
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COWPOKE
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Explore key aspects of Manifest Destiny through this engaging trivia quiz. Assess your knowledge on historical events like the Wounded Knee Massacre, the role of trail cowboys, and the Amistad incident. Ideal for learners interested in 19th-century American history.
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What remarkable thing could cowboy horses do?
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Cowboy horses have a heightened sense of smell and can detect the presence of Indians. This ability was crucial for cowboys as it helped them in identifying potential threats or danger from Indians who were often seen as a threat during the cowboy era. The horses' keen sense of smell allowed cowboys to be more alert and prepared for any encounters with Indians, making them a valuable asset in the wild west.Rate this question:
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What do the 2 pictures represent?
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The ghost dance and ghost shirt
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The squaw dance and ghost shirt
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The blessing way dance and Wolvoka's shirt
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A. The ghost dance and ghost shirtExplanation
The correct answer is the ghost dance and ghost shirt. The ghost dance was a religious movement that originated among Native American tribes in the late 19th century. It was believed to bring about the return of deceased ancestors and restore Native American lands and way of life. The ghost shirt was a ceremonial garment worn during the ghost dance rituals. It was believed to protect the wearer from harm and make them invulnerable to bullets. Both the ghost dance and ghost shirt were significant elements of Native American spiritual practices during this time period.Rate this question:
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What caused the MASSACRE at Wounded Knee?
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A deaf Indian refused to give up his gun
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Hildago arrived too late
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The death of General Custer angered the troops
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A. A deaf Indian refused to give up his gunExplanation
The massacre at Wounded Knee was caused by a deaf Indian who refused to give up his gun. This refusal led to a confrontation between the Indian and the U.S. Army, which escalated into a violent conflict resulting in the deaths of many Native Americans. The incident was a culmination of tensions between the Native American tribes and the U.S. government, as well as the wider context of the Indian Wars and the forced relocation of Native Americans onto reservations.Rate this question:
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Hide hunters like the Native Americans utilized every part of the buffalo.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that hide hunters, including Native Americans, utilized every part of the buffalo. However, the correct answer is False, indicating that this statement is not true. This implies that hide hunters did not utilize every part of the buffalo.Rate this question:
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Choose all that are true of the Amistad incident.
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Mende & Tempe tribal members were kidnapped
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The Africans mutineered and killed almost all the crew
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A president of the United States defended the Africans in court
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Kunte Kinte was found guilty of mutiny and murder
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The Supreme Court ruled that the Africans were free to return home
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A. Mende & Tempe tribal members were kidnapped
A. The Africans mutineered and killed almost all the crew
A. A president of the United States defended the Africans in court
A. The Supreme Court ruled that the Africans were free to return homeExplanation
The Amistad incident involved the kidnapping of Mende & Tempe tribal members, who were then taken on a slave ship. The Africans mutineered and successfully killed almost all the crew members. In a significant turn of events, a president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, defended the Africans in court, arguing for their freedom. Eventually, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Africans, declaring them free and allowing them to return home.Rate this question:
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The following is a letter written by a soldier to his family. Dear Father...I am perfectly satisfied with my situation. I march over boundless prairies. I see countless herds of Buffalo, deer, and wild horses. Our brigade is about to move for Monterrey. We arrived at this place after a hard march of 9 days. There is a good many sick in the army though there is no dangerous disease. We shall no doubt have some hard fighting. I realize that my own chance is with the rest in the lottery of life and death, yet let what will happen, I shall always be found doing my duty. NOTE: SOLDIER UPTON WAS MORTALLY WOUNDED IN THE FINAL CHARGE IN 1847 Given the clues above, what American fought war was this?
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The Lone Star Republic
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The Spanish-American War
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The Battle for Burrville
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The Mexican War
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The Bear Flag Rebellion
Correct Answer
A. The Mexican WarExplanation
The correct answer is The Mexican War. The letter mentions that the soldier's brigade is about to move for Monterrey, which was a key battle in the Mexican War. The letter also mentions the soldier's realization that his own chance is with the rest in the lottery of life and death, indicating the dangerous nature of the war. Additionally, the note at the end of the letter states that the soldier was mortally wounded in the final charge in 1847, further confirming that the war in question is the Mexican War.Rate this question:
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The KIOWA lived off the Buffalo. How did they utilize the stomachs.
Correct Answer
containers
jugs
pouchesExplanation
The Kiowa utilized the stomachs of the buffalo as containers, jugs, and pouches. They would use these stomachs to store and carry various items, such as food, water, and other belongings. The stomachs would have been cleaned and treated to make them suitable for use as containers, providing the Kiowa with a practical and versatile resource for their daily needs.Rate this question:
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Check all that are true of early African-American baseball.
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The first negro leagues were formed after the Civil War
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Black Teams went "barnstorming"
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The Color barrier in baseball was finally broken in 1968
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When these teams travelled they often faced signs reading "whites only"
Correct Answer(s)
A. The first negro leagues were formed after the Civil War
A. Black Teams went "barnstorming"
A. When these teams travelled they often faced signs reading "whites only"Explanation
The first negro leagues were formed after the Civil War, indicating that African-American baseball teams began to organize and establish their own leagues following the end of the Civil War. Black Teams went "barnstorming," which means they traveled extensively and played exhibition games against various opponents. When these teams traveled, they often faced signs reading "whites only," highlighting the racial segregation and discrimination prevalent during that time period.Rate this question:
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In the days of the old trapper, they survived harsh Winters sometimes by eating poor starving old bull elk. The meat was like what?
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Rubber gum balls
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Rubber ducks
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Dutch oven eating
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Burrvillian Jerky
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Prime rib
Correct Answer
A. Rubber gum ballsExplanation
The phrase "The meat was like what?" suggests that the question is asking for a comparison to describe the texture or consistency of the meat. The correct answer, "rubber gum balls," implies that the meat was tough and chewy, similar to the texture of rubber gum balls.Rate this question:
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Brigham Young.... choose all that are correct
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Led his people out of the United States
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Was removed from office as Governor
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Unofficially ruled Utah
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Led Johnson's Army to Zion
Correct Answer(s)
A. Led his people out of the United States
A. Was removed from office as Governor
A. Unofficially ruled UtahExplanation
Brigham Young led his people out of the United States, specifically leading the Mormon pioneers to settle in Utah. He was indeed removed from office as Governor of Utah Territory by President Buchanan in 1857. After being removed from office, Young continued to have significant influence and control over the region, unofficially ruling Utah as the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Rate this question:
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"I will fight no more forever" was a statement made by...?
Correct Answer(s)
Chief JosephExplanation
"I will fight no more forever" is a famous quote attributed to Chief Joseph, the leader of the Nez Perce tribe. He made this statement in 1877, when he surrendered to the U.S. Army after a long and difficult journey to avoid being forced onto a reservation. This quote represents Chief Joseph's desire for peace and his acceptance of the inevitable defeat of his people. It has since become a symbol of resilience and the struggle for Native American rights.Rate this question:
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The Nez Perce Indians with children eluded 5000 US Cavalry troops for over a thousand miles, before being stopped within 40 miles of the Canadian border which would have been a safe haven.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it states that the Nez Perce Indians, along with their children, managed to evade 5000 US Cavalry troops for over a thousand miles. They were only stopped within 40 miles of the Canadian border, which would have provided them with a safe haven. This suggests that the Nez Perce Indians were skilled and resourceful in their ability to avoid capture for such a long distance and were close to finding refuge in Canada.Rate this question:
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The Dawes Act.... CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
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Forced Native Americans to give up traditional ways
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Forbid young Indians from speaking their native tongue
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Indian children were forced to leave home for boarding school
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Attempted to make whites into Indians
Correct Answer(s)
A. Forced Native Americans to give up traditional ways
A. Forbid young Indians from speaking their native tongue
A. Indian children were forced to leave home for boarding schoolExplanation
The Dawes Act was a law passed in 1887 that aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society. It forced Native Americans to give up their traditional ways by promoting private land ownership and farming practices similar to those of white settlers. The act also forbade young Indians from speaking their native tongue in an effort to encourage the adoption of English. Additionally, Indian children were forced to leave their homes and attend boarding schools, where they were taught to reject their Native American culture and adopt white American customs and values.Rate this question:
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The Industrial Revolution brought many NEW IMMIGRANTS to America? What did they experience that was new to them? CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE TRUE
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They wanted to be called "Greenhorns"
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They were introduced to a slippery fruit
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They had new food in tin containers that didn't need to be cooked
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American free education was the treasure that no thief could touch
Correct Answer(s)
A. They were introduced to a slippery fruit
A. They had new food in tin containers that didn't need to be cooked
A. American free education was the treasure that no thief could touchExplanation
The new immigrants to America during the Industrial Revolution experienced being introduced to a slippery fruit, which suggests that they encountered new types of food that they were unfamiliar with. They also had access to new food in tin containers that did not require cooking, indicating that they had access to convenient and preserved food options that were not available to them before. Additionally, they had the opportunity to benefit from American free education, which was highly valued and considered a valuable resource that could not be taken away from them.Rate this question:
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Jewish immigrants had a more difficult time adjusting to life in America because of their strict Yiddish, religious and cultural laws. Even though they did not understand American Sports, they adopted this sport because it gave them fresh air and they could become physically strong and not feel inferior. What was this sport they adopted?
Correct Answer(s)
baseballExplanation
Jewish immigrants adopted baseball as a sport because it provided them with fresh air and the opportunity to become physically strong. This sport allowed them to feel empowered and not inferior in their new life in America.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements characterize the California Gold Rush? CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE TRUE
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Gains more often than not reached $100's per pan
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Some thought that it would be like a graceful stroll admiring nature
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Others found that it meant torn dresses, spoilt gloves, frozen fingers & headaches
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The practice of "salting was never used" to entice the miners
Correct Answer(s)
A. Some thought that it would be like a graceful stroll admiring nature
A. Others found that it meant torn dresses, spoilt gloves, frozen fingers & headachesExplanation
During the California Gold Rush, some people had the misconception that it would be a pleasant and leisurely experience, similar to a peaceful walk while enjoying nature. However, others discovered that the reality was quite different, as they faced challenges such as torn dresses, ruined gloves, freezing temperatures, and headaches.Rate this question:
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MANIFEST DESTINY refers to...? choose all that are correct
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"go West young man"
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The "American Expansion" Eastward
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This destiny was ordained from heaven
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"from sea to shining sea"
Correct Answer(s)
A. "go West young man"
A. This destiny was ordained from heaven
A. "from sea to shining sea"Explanation
The term "Manifest Destiny" refers to the belief that it was the destiny and duty of the United States to expand westward, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. This belief was often supported by the idea that this expansion was divinely ordained and that it represented the spread of American ideals and civilization. The phrases "go West young man," "this destiny was ordained from heaven," and "from sea to shining sea" all reflect different aspects of the concept of Manifest Destiny.Rate this question:
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MANIFEST DESTINY refers to...? choose all that are correct
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War of 1812, Marquis de Lafayette, the 3/5's Compromise
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Railroads, Indian wars, cattle drives, land rush
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Immigrants, the Gold Rush, pioneers, miners, fur trade
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The Mormon Trail, Wounded Knee, John C. Fremont
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General George Armstrong Custer, the Oregon Trail
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Hide hunters, John W. Powell, the Bear Flag Republic
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A. Railroads, Indian wars, cattle drives, land rush
A. Immigrants, the Gold Rush, pioneers, miners, fur trade
A. The Mormon Trail, Wounded Knee, John C. Fremont
A. General George Armstrong Custer, the Oregon Trail
A. Hide hunters, John W. Powell, the Bear Flag Republic -
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