Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion Review

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Why did some Americans support Manifest Destiny as a justification for westward expansion?

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They believed that U.S. expansion was both inevitable and their God-given right to expand.

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What was one major argument against Manifest Destiny?

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It ignored the rights of Native Americans and other nations.

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To what extent did Manifest Destiny intensify sectional tensions in the U.S.?

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It widened the divide between North and South by raising questions about slavery in new territories.

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How did Manifest Destiny create conflict between the U.S. and Mexico?

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The U.S. annexed Texas, which Mexico still claimed.

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Why did some Native American tribes resist westward expansion?

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They were concerned about losing their cultural identity and land.

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What role did the Oregon Trail play in westward expansion and economic development?

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It helped develop permanent settlements and trade routes, boosting agricultural and growth of an American population in the West.

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Compare the purpose and outcomes of the Oregon Trail with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. How did these efforts shape American westward expansion?

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Both opened new territories to settlement and strengthened U.S. claims to western lands.

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How did the migration along the Oregon Trail affect Native American communities in the region? Assess the long-term consequences.

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It led to displacement, cultural disruption, and loss of land for Native American groups.

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What was one challenge faced by families traveling on the Oregon Trail?

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Harsh weather and dangerous river crossings

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How did the experiences of missionaries on the Oregon Trail differ from those of other settlers?

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Missionaries traveled to spread religion and interact with Native Americans.