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It meant that people began to move west of the east coast .

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Who suffered during the westward expansion?

The Native Americans.


Who were often displaced as a result of westward expansion?

Native Americans.


Are the westward expansion and the westward movement the same?

Yes they are the same because along with the expansion, many Americans had to move and settle on the Western lands.


What phrase did Americans use to explain their expansion westward.?

The Manifest Destiny


What was the the worst problem of westward expansion?

The displacement and slaughter of Native Americans.


What problem did the movement westward bring?

Native Americans were forced out of their homes during the expansion.


Why did some Americans agree to westward expansion and others opposed?

There was no opposition to the westward expansion of the US. The first available westward movement came with the Treaty of Paris, where England gave to the 13 colonies all land east of the Mississippi River. Also, the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 set the groundwork for westward expansion.


Which policy would be most likely be supported by the Democrats?

Westward expansion


What led to westward expansion?

Americans desire for inexpensive land, adventure, the gold rush, Manifest Destiny


How did Zebulon pike impacted westward expansion?

what does zebulon pike have to do with the westward expansion


Who was the leader of the Indian confederation in the west?

A Shawnee chief name Tecumseh. He wanted to stop the westward expansion of the Americans.


When Did The WestWard Expansion Start?

The westward Expansion started after the gold rush in 1849.