Westward Expansion - Little Bighorn

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96% of all railroads in 1868 were east of what city?

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Saint Louis

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Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States? European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety., Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming., Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward., The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

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Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

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Why is the Battle of the Little Bighorn often referred to as Custer's Last Stand?

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Custer died in the battle, so this battle was his last effort to fight against the enemy.

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This General was sent out west to protect the settlers

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General Custer

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George Custer was considered a hero of what battle?

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Battle of Gettysburg

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The Gold Boomtown in the Black Hills is

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Deadwood