Western Expansion mini flashcard

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Which of the following best describes the impact the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo had on the size of the U.S? It decreased the size of the U.S. by 500,000, It significantly increased the size of the U.S., It had no impact on the size of the U.S., It only added territories in the east of the U.S.

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It significantly increased the size of the U.S.

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Which of the following best describes the population of the west because of the founding of gold at sutters mill? Options: The Gold Rush led to a decline in the population of the West., The population of the West surged dramatically due to the Gold Rush., The population of the West remained unchanged after the Gold Rush., Only a small number of people moved to the West due to the Gold Rush.

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The population of the West surged dramatically due to the Gold Rush.

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How did the completion of the Erie Canal impact the the midwest and New York?

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The Erie Canal connected the Midwest to New York, boosting trade and economic growth in both regions.

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How did the use of Railroads and the Telegraph impact the U.S during western expansion?

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Railroads and the Telegraph enabled faster transportation and communication, accelerating western expansion in the U.S.

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New York, Philadelphia, and Boston are cities whose economy was based on......

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Manufacturing

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The Gadsden Purchase was important during western expansion because......

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it provided land for a southern route for the transcontinental railroad

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Which statement best describes the impact the Gadsden purchase had on the land size of the U.S?

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The Gadsden Purchase slightly increased the land size of the U.S.