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What was the name of the land deal that doubled the size of the United States?
Louisiana purchase
Which two explorers led an expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark
Which direction did most people travel?
West
Was it fair for the Native Americans?
No
What was the belief that all people should be moving west?
Manifest Destiny
Who was the Native American woman who helped guide the explorers?
Sacagawea
Name an animal commonly used to pull pioneer wagons
Oxen, horses, or mules
What country sold the land to the United States?
France
What did pioneers use to travel?
Covered wagon
Who already lived throughout the lands that settlers moved into?
Native Americans
Why did westward expansion lead to conflict between Native Americans and settlers?
The settlers claimed land and resources that belonged to the Native Americans
What major river formed part of the eastern boundary of the Louisiana purchase?
Mississippi
What was created to increase trade with travel that stretched across the whole USA?
Transcontinental railroad
Group of people who herded cattle
Cowboys
Give 3 reasons why it was hard for pioneers
Travel, conflicts, rough terrain, limited supplies, dangerous weather, disease, etc
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement between groups or nations
49ers
How did steamboats help people and buisnesses?
They moved people and goods along rivers more effectively for trade
What ocean borders the western coast of the US?
The Pacific ocean
How much did the US pay for the Louisiana purchase?
15 million