CKLA - Westward Expansion

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Who forced the Cherokee out of their homes?

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US Government

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What does 'communicate' mean?

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To share information or ideas with others.

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Who invented the steamboat?

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Robert Fulton

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Did boats use the Erie Canal to travel to the Pacific Ocean?

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No, the Erie Canal connects to the Great Lakes, not the Pacific Ocean.

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What is a canal?

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A waterway used to move things from place to place using boats.

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What was the purpose of the Westward Expansion?

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To explore and settle new lands in the west of the United States.

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What is a settler?

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A person who moves to a new area to live.

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What does 'migration' mean?

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The movement of people from one place to another.

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What is the significance of the Oregon Trail?

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It was a major route for settlers moving west in the 1800s.

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What does 'territory' mean?

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An area of land that is owned or controlled by a government.