Manifest destiny is the belief or feeling that it is the people's (God given) destiny to expand toward unplowed, uncharted, undiscovered, and unsettled land. (happen during the 19th century during America's expansion and growth)
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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Which of the following was not a common belief about republicanism as desired by the early political leaders of the new republic?
A. Strong executives should not be a major part of the legislative process. B. Property owners were essential to the health of a voting population. C. The character of the citizenry would affect the success of a republican government. D. Ultimate power should flow from the people. E. Voting rights should be continually expanded to more parts of the population.
__________ was the writer of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The Shint? religion of Japan is best described as
a. a type of animistic nature worship. b. a Japanese version of neo-Confucianism. c. a school of Buddhism that saw the emperor as a Buddha on earth. d. the first native monotheistic religion in Asia.
Why was the 1876 presidential election one of the most unusual in U.S. history?
A) Congress voided the election and ordered a new one because of voting irregularities. B) The election destroyed the Whig Party and paved the way for the Republican Party. C) The victor was decided by a method other than the Electoral College or the House of Representatives. D) General Ulysses S. Grant was elected and became one of the best presidents in history. E) Rutherford Hayes won in large part because his supporters bribed black voters to vote for him.