Early Explorers
After Lewis and Clark’s Journals were published, how did people react?
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They were excited to go west for economic opportunity
What happened in Mexico in 1821?
What did the Mexican government do to get more settlers?
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In 1821, Mexico won its independence from Spain.
The Mexican government wanted more settlers in Texas. it invited American settlers to come to Texas
Why did California grow so quickly?
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In 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill in Valifornia
Word got out!
What is Manifest Destiny?
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This belief that the US should stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean became known as Manifest Destiny
What were the early explorers of the west called?
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These people were called pioneers
What land did the United States gain after the war?
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The US gained all or part of what is now that states of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming
What are THREE ways the environment was changed in California?
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River beds were dug out
Rivers and streams were dammed
Trees were cut down
What are two types of transportation that developed as a result of steam engines?
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Steamboats and Steam Locomotives were quick and reliable
What was the the route called?
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The route that many pioneers took to travel west was called the Oregon Trail
What happened in Mexico in the 1830s?
How did the Texans react?
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In the 1830s, the Mexican government changed. many Texas settlers decided to fight for independance
Aside from gold mining, what caused the environment to change in California?
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Trees were also cut down to build the new settlements and cities
What are two things that the new transportation made possible?
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- These powerful new machines moved raw materials (and) goods
- Steamers made it possible for people to travel much farther and much faster than in the past
What is “Mormonism”?
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A religion founded by Joseph Smith in 1830. They faced conflict and religious discrimination
How did Mexico feel about Texas joining the United States?
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Many people thought Texas should be part of the United States. But Mexico said it would not allow that.
Why is St Louis significant to the westward expansion?
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St. Louis, Missouri became a popular location for these explorations to begin
Where did the Mormons wind up?
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The Mormons eventually reached the Salt Lake valley in what is now Utal. They settled there and founded Salt Lake City
What TWO reasons caused the Mexican American War?
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Mexican leaders said they would fight if Texas became part of the United States
There was also a disagreement about the border between Texas and Mexico
What nickname was given to St Louis?
What monument was built?
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St. Louis became known as "The Gateway to the West"
It is called the Gateway Arch