The Impact of Manifest Destiny on Indigenous Peoples

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Impact of Manifest Destiny on Indigenous Peoples

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Manifest Destiny and Indigenous Peoples

Manifest Destiny was a 19th-century belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent. This expansion had profound effects on Indigenous Peoples, often leading to displacement, cultural loss, and suffering. Understanding the factors that contributed to Manifest Destiny helps us analyze its consequences.

1.
Categorize the following factors into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: The belief in American exceptionalism, the desire for land and resources, government policies like the Indian Removal Act, and religious missions to convert Indigenous peoples.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of political and economic factors in promoting Manifest Destiny. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline how religious beliefs influenced the expansion of Manifest Destiny and its impact on Indigenous Peoples.
[3 marks]
4.
Explain how social factors contributed to the expansion of Manifest Destiny and its effects on Indigenous communities.
[6 marks]
5.
Rank the following factors in order of their importance in driving Manifest Destiny: Political, Social, Economic, Religious. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse how economic motives reinforced political actions in promoting Manifest Destiny and its impact on Indigenous Peoples.
[6 marks]
7.
Compare the roles of religious and social factors in shaping public support for Manifest Destiny.
[4 marks]
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Explain the long-term impact of Manifest Destiny on Indigenous populations in North America.
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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