Exploring the Impact of Westward Expansion

What were the three key questions addressed in the video about westward expansion?

• What were the environmental impacts of westward expansion, the role of the military, and the influence of foreign policy?

• What were the economic benefits of westward expansion, the role of the railroad, and the impact on European relations?

• How did the Gold Rush influence migration, the role of women in the west, and the impact on Native American culture?

• How did western migration affect Native Americans, the climate's impact on free vs. slave states, and the potential for war due to state balance?

Which states were added to the United States between 1845 and 1850?

• California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado

• Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada

• Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri

• Texas, California, New Mexico, and Oregon

Why was the addition of new territories between 1845 and 1850 significant for the United States?

• It resulted in the establishment of new national parks, increased military presence, and the spread of new religions.

• It allowed for the construction of the transcontinental railroad, increased tourism, and improved agricultural techniques.

• It led to the discovery of new species, improved relations with Native Americans, and reduced the need for imports.

• It connected the U.S. to the Pacific Ocean, provided natural resources, and increased territory, population, and resources.

What was the impact of westward expansion on Native American populations?

• They were forced into wars, lost their lands, and were confined to reservations.

• They gained new territories, formed alliances with settlers, and improved their living conditions.

• They were able to trade more effectively, gained new technologies, and expanded their cultural influence.

• They experienced a population boom, improved agricultural practices, and established new settlements.

What was the concept of 'Manifest Destiny' and how did it affect Native Americans?

• The idea that Native Americans should be integrated into American society, resulting in cultural exchanges and mutual benefits.

• The belief that Americans were destined to expand westward, leading to the displacement and suffering of Native Americans.

• The notion that the U.S. should remain isolated, leading to the preservation of Native American lands and cultures.

• The belief that Native Americans should govern themselves, resulting in the creation of independent Native American states.

How did the climate in the western territories affect the balance between free states and slave states?

• The climate led to the development of new agricultural techniques that benefited both free and slave states equally.

• The climate was unsuitable for slavery, leading to more free states and tipping the balance in their favor.

• The climate was ideal for slavery, resulting in an increase in slave states and maintaining the balance.

• The climate had no impact on the balance between free and slave states.

Why was the balance between free states and slave states important?

• It prevented either side from gaining too much power and kept the nation from descending into conflict.

• It ensured equal representation in the Senate and promoted economic growth in both regions.

• It allowed for the fair distribution of natural resources and maintained peace with foreign nations.

• It facilitated the construction of infrastructure projects and improved trade relations with Europe.

What were the economic goals of the slave states compared to the free states?

• Slave states wanted high tariffs and big government, while free states wanted low tariffs and small government.

• Both slave and free states wanted low tariffs and small government.

• Slave states wanted low tariffs and small government, while free states wanted high tariffs and big government.

• Both slave and free states wanted high tariffs and big government.

What did the southern states want to do with slavery as they expanded?

• Negotiate with the northern states to find a compromise.

• Limit it to the existing states.

• Abolish it and replace it with free labor.

• Expand it to new areas, including the Caribbean.

What was the ultimate consequence of the imbalance between free states and slave states?

• The United States formed a new government system to address the imbalance.

• The imbalance was resolved through peaceful negotiations and compromises.

• The northern states seceded from the Union, leading to the Civil War.

• The southern states seceded from the Union, leading to the Civil War.