Westward Expansion

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Define Westward Expansion

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The movement of settler and the spread of U.S. territory westward across North America during the 19th century.

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Define Manifest Destiny

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The idea that the U.S. had a divine right and duty to expand its territory across the North American continent.

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What was the Louisiana Purchase?

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A land deal in which the U.S. purchased territory from France, doubling the size of the country.

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Which president asked Congress to pay for a trailblazing expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Who did the president appoint to lead the expedition west?

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Meriwether Lewis

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What was the Oregon Trail?

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A 2,000 mile path that pioneers used to travel west from Missouri to Oregon.

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What were some reason people traveled on the Oregon Trail?

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Cheap land & new opportunities, escaping religious persecution, and seeking gold in California.

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Why did the use of the Oregon Trail decline?

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The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 and other more convenient forms of transportation were created.

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What was the California Gold Rush?

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A major migration of settlers to California after gold was discovered in 1848, hoping to get rich.

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What are those who seek after precious metal such as gold called?

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A miner, or a forty-niner.