Westward Expansion and Native American Experience Flashcard

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What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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To explore the Louisiana Purchase territory

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What was the role of Sacagawea in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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She served as an interpreter and guide

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What was the impact of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

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It forced Native Americans to relocate west of the Mississippi River.

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What was the significance of the discovery in California in 1848?

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Discovery of gold

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What was the Trail of Tears?

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A forced relocation of Native Americans

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What was the biggest impact of westward expansion? Options: Development of new technologies, Growth of the United States territory, Improved relations with Native Americans, Increased trade with Europe

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Growth of the United States territory

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What was the main source of power for transportation shown in the image?

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Steam

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What was the main source of power for transportation shown in the image?

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Steam

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What did the Cherokee call the route they were forced to walk from their homeland to reservation land?

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Trail of Tears

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What was the impact of the Lewis and Clark expedition on early America?

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It provided information about a new region