Causes
What was one reason for westward expansion?
land and opportunities.
Who was Lewis and Clark?
Explorers who mapped the West.
How did westward expansion affect Native Americans?
It led to their displacement and loss of land.
What was the Oregon Trail?
A major route for settlers moving west.
What state was added after the Gold Rush?
California.
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the U.S. was meant to expand across the continent.
Who was Sacagawea?
A Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark.
What was the Indian Removal Act?
A law that forced Native Americans to leave their lands.
Name one mode of transportation used.
Covered wagons.
Name one state that was part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Texas.
Name one economic opportunity in the West.
Gold mining or farming.
Who was President during the Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson
Name one tribe affected by westward expansion.
The Cherokee, Choctaw, Seminole, Creek, Chickasaw.
What were the Pony Express riders?
Riders who delivered mail across the West quickly.
What territory was purchased from Russia?
Alaska
What role did the Louisiana Purchase play?
It doubled the size of the U.S. and provided land for expansion.
Which president signed the Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson
What was the Trail of Tears?
The forced relocation of the Cherokee people.
How did railroads change travel?
They made it faster and easier to travel long distances.
What was the significance of Texas' independence?
It led to Texas joining the U.S.
How did the Gold Rush affect migration?
It led to a massive increase in people moving west in search of gold.
How did treaties impact Native Americans?
Treaties often resulted in loss of land and rights.
What was the significance of the Transcontinental Railroad?
It connected the East and West coasts, promoting trade and travel.
How did the Gadsden Purchase affect the U.S.?
It added land in the Southwest for a potential railroad.