Manifest Destiny
What was the belief that Americans were meant to expand west across the continent?
Manifest Destiny
What were the main reasons people moved west?
Economic opportunity and land
Which president approved the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Which trail was used mainly by families and farmers?
The Oregon Trail
What country did the U.S. fight in the Mexican-American War?
Mexico
During which century did Manifest Destiny mainly take place?
The 19th Century (1800's)
What resource caused people to rush to California?
Gold
What was the Louisiana Purchace?
A land deal that doubled the size of the U.S.
Which trail was used mainly for trade with Mexico?
The Santa Fe Trail
What law forced Native Americans off their land?
Indian Removal Act
Give one reason why people supported Manifest Destiny.
Land, money, resources, or belief it was God’s will
Why did farmers want to move west?
Cheap land
Who explored the Louisiana Territory for the U.S.?
Lewis and Clark
Which trail did gold seekers use?
The California Trail
What was one result of the Mexican-American War?
The U.S. gained western territory
How did Manifest Destiny encourage Americans to move west?
It made people believe expansion was right and justified
How did railroads help westward expansion?
They made travel and trade faster and easier
How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?
She acted as a guide and interpreter
Which trail was used by a religious group seeking freedom?
The Mormon Trail
Why was Texas controversial when it became a state?
It allowed slavery
Was Manifest Destiny helpful or harmful? Give one reason.
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How did national pride motivate people to move west?
Need to spread democracy/competition with europe
What was Lewis and Clark's main goal in their expedition.
To map and document traits of the land and open the west up for further exploration.
Name one danger travelers faced on the trails.
Disease, weather, lack of food, etc.
How did westward expansion affect Native Americans?
Loss of land, forced removal, broken promises