Westward Expansion

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How did the invention of the steam locomotive change life for Americans?

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It transported people and goods across the nation much quicker than ever before and created jobs as workers were needed to lay tracks across the United States.

Front

The most popular route people traveled along to move west was ???

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The Oregon Trail

Front

The idea that the US was meant to expand from ocean to ocean:

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Manifest Destiny

Front

Who did the U.S. go to war with to gain California and the Southwest Territories? Texans also fought this country.

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Mexico

Front

What was the 1830 act called that forced many American Indians from their homes onto reservations during Westward Expansion?

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Indian Removal Act

Front

The Cherokee’s 800 mile forced march to the indian territory in Oklahoma, where ¼ of the tribe died:

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Trail of Tears

Front

Federal lands set aside for Native American tribes were called:

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reservations