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Manifest Destiny and Its Impact on Indigenous Peoples

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of Manifest Destiny, focusing on its impact on Indigenous Peoples in America. Students will analyze primary sources and historian views to understand the historical significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Manifest Destiny
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#Cause and Consequence
#Impact on Indigenous Peoples
#Explain how Manifest Destiny influenced U.S. expansion and its effects on Indigenous peoples
#Compare different perspectives on the impact of Manifest Destiny
#Analyse the consequences of westward expansion for Native American communities
#Outline the key events related to Manifest Destiny and their outcomes

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Manifest Destiny and Its Impact on Indigenous Peoples

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Manifest Destiny

Source A: Excerpt from John L. O'Sullivan's 1845 article

'Manifest Destiny is the divine right and duty of the American people to spread across the continent, spreading democracy and civilization.' Provenance: American journalist John L. O'Sullivan, 1845.

1.
Explain what Manifest Destiny was according to Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views in Source A with another perspective on westward expansion (e.g., from Indigenous viewpoints). (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Impact on Indigenous Peoples

Source B: Testimony of a Native American leader, 1851

'Our lands are taken, our ways of life destroyed, and our people suffering because of the greed for land and resources.' Provenance: Speech by Chief Standing Bear, 1851.

1.
Outline the main impacts of westward expansion on Indigenous peoples as shown in Source B. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the westward expansion policies contributed to the suffering of Indigenous peoples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of the U.S. government and Indigenous peoples regarding westward expansion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Long-term Consequences

Source C: Historian's view, 2000

'The expansion driven by Manifest Destiny led to the displacement of Native Americans and the loss of their lands, with lasting effects on their communities.' Provenance: Modern historian specializing in Native American history.

1.
Explain the long-term consequences of Manifest Destiny for Indigenous peoples. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse why Manifest Destiny had such profound effects on Indigenous peoples' lives. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of 19th-century Americans and modern historians on the impact of Manifest Destiny on Indigenous peoples. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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